Monthly Archives: November 2008
Funny Face
This fellow was curious to know why his dinner was being interrupted.
Plant genetics give Ohio farmers hope in soybean aphid resistance
WOOSTER, Ohio — A soybean plant introduction has been found to show resistance to soybean aphid in Ohio, paving the way to control the...
Calling for the crown
There was an anxious buzz in the air at the Muskingum Livestock Auction Co. Nov. 18. In a small room at the back of the building, 28 auctioneers crowded together, each one waiting for his chance to take the auction block.
Organics 101 workshop is Dec. 2
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University and the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association will host a workshop for new and aspiring Ohio organic...
Workshops to explore state of the farm economy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state of the farm and food economies will be examined this winter during Ohio State University Extension’s Policy and Outlook...
USDA gives $375,000 to Clermont, Coshocton counties
COLUMBUS — USDA has approved Clermont and Coshocton counties in Ohio for implementation of the Emergency Conservation Program as a result of Tropical Depression...
Dairy herd profitability: It’s all in the details
It was a lofty title for a program -- the Pennsylvania Dairy Profitability Forum -- but the take-home message was well-grounded: Get better first.
Initiative accelerates commercialization of soy-based industrial products
WORTHINGTON, Ohio -- The Ohio Soybean Council and the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center, in conjunction with Polymer Ohio, launched an initiative that will accelerate...
NASA shuttle carries camera to help farmers
WASHINGTON -- Among the 32,000 pounds of cargo in NASA's space shuttle Endeavour there is a camera that will help U.S. farmers and provide...
Annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference set for Feb. 5-7
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Dairy producers are facing the same challenges that other industries are in today's troubled economy -- they're seeking more economical...
