Monthly Archives: November 2010
Nature books make great holiday gifts
I've got a bookshelf of titles to recommend as holiday gifts this year, so each gets just a thumbnail description.Suffice to say, if it's...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 25, 2010
PLYMOUTH, Ohio -- Plymouth FFA members have the opportunity to farm a 30-acre field located next to the high school. Soybeans were the choice...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 25, 2010
The Ashtabula Co. Jr. Fair Board met Nov. 10 at the Extension office. They will hold a celebration for all existing and previous members...
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’: When’s the right time to start rollin’ rye cover crop?
One USDA researcher estimates that rolling a field of rye uses 10 times less energy than mowing the cover crop. Rolling is also faster and needs to be done only once a season.
Farmers launch ‘foodthanks’ campaign
SALEM, Ohio -- With harvest in the rear-view mirror, forward-looking farmers and others in agriculture have been busy cultivating a new social media campaign...
Milk production insurance coverage helps dairymen manage risk
Dairymen can use risk management tool to cover spread between projected and actual gross margins.HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania dairy producers can better protect their...
Pa. farm building livestock waste treatment system
MANHEIM, Pa. -- Kreider Farms, one of Pennsylvania's largest dairy farms, broke ground on a multi-million dollar livestock waste treatment system as part of...
Scholarships offered in N.Y. to farm conference
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York is offering 75 full scholarships to beginning farmers who are interested in attending...
Ohio aquaculture workshop slated for Dec. 4
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Fish farmers and hatcheries interested in fingerling production, growing baitfish or preserving or reintroducing fish species requiring live first feeds...
Farmers, get some tips on handling income tax before the year’s end
RAVENNA, Ohio -- As harvest winds down and grain prices remain strong, by the end of this year farmers around Ohio may be managing...
