Monthly Archives: May 2009
Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association holds banquet
COLUMBUS -- The Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association held its annual banquet with approximately 103 members and guests in attendance. Awards Dave and Nancy Hively...
Ohio Young Cattlemen’s Conference and Tour set for Aug. 20-22
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Young Cattlemen’s Conference and Tour will be held Aug. 20-22 in Columbus and the central Ohio area. The event is...
Ohio producer recognized with top honor
COLUMBUS -- An Ohio producer was honored with one of the top producer awards at the Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Annual Meeting,...
Insurance program gives dairy producers chance to protect gross margins
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A dairy insurance program is being simplified to help dairy producers purchase insurance to help control market fluctuations and protect their...
Dairylea sends equity checks early
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- In light of the unprecedented times faced by dairy farmers, the Dairylea Cooperative Inc. board of directors recently passed a resolution...
Cattle implants boost rate of gain, even on pasture
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Cattlemen looking to save money in tight times may want to consider using implants.Growth promoting implants can result in a...
H1N1 flu didn’t start on Mexican hog farm
MEXICO CITY — According to Mexican officials, there is no outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at any farm in the country. Mexico’s Secretary of...
Slightly Elevated
My brother Tom broke his leg. When I visited the hospital the day he had surgery to repair the nasty fractures, I checked in...
Sugarberry tree discovery a sweet find for ODNR
CINCINNATI — Sugarberry, Celtis laevigata, a large, broad, fast growing deciduous tree with a rounded vase crown of spreading, pendulous branches, has recently been...
Manure spreading closes schools for a day
Eastern Ohio school has a 'manure day,' instead of a snow day: Application on nearby fields closes United Local for a day.