Monthly Archives: March 2009
More than 100 black bear sightings in Ohio in 2008
ATHENS, Ohio — One hundred-five black bear sightings were reported in 21 Ohio counties last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...
The big planting question: Corn or soybeans?
You can toss a coin, but don't ignore your own experience when making planting decisions.
From corn and soy to cupcake wrappers, cork and toilet paper
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Three teams of Purdue University students that created new uses for corn and soybeans — melt-away cupcake liners, biodegradable cork...
Ohio family wins logger of the year
COLUMBUS — Redoutey Logging, a family logging business based in Scioto County, recently accepted the 2009 National Outstanding Logger of the Year award in...
Hazard A Guess: Week of March 26, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
Ohio nature preserve facility gets a facelift
COLUMBUS — On April 18, the Ohio Historical Society and the Cedar Bog Association will dedicate a new education center.
New facilities
The building will...
Ohio Beef Expo names breed winners
COLUMBUS — More than 30,000 cattle industry enthusiasts attended the Ohio Beef Expo March 20-22 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
In its...
Auction Roundup — Real estate, firearms and farm equipment bring high bids at auctions
- Don R. Wallick Auctions Inc. of Strasburg, Ohio, held a real estate auction of the Harriett B. Snoga estate in Uhrichsville, Ohio, March...
Ohio Beef Expo “Ear Man”
Sometimes the most important person on a cattle photo shoot isn't the photographer, it's the "ear man." Here, a little wave of the baseball...
FSA Andy for March 26, 2009
Hello again!The Farm Service Agency wants to remind interested applicants FSA offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and to finance agricultural operations. FSA...
