Monthly Archives: February 2011
May sheep shearing school adds wool science and handling program
WASHINGTON, Pa. — If you are interested in learning more about sheep shearing or the science of wool and how to handle it, plan...
The evolution of ethanol: Promising new research goes beyond corn
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Fueling up your car with ethanol produced from blue-green algae may sound far-fetched. But Bill Gibbons, a professor and researcher in...
Can lesson can be learned from past?
Have you noticed a trend in the American work force? It seems that everyone I talk to is either being worked to death with...
Let’s take a meeting at the USDA
On Dec. 20, 17 people from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including Secretary Tom Vilsack, 10 from non-governmental organizations, 10 from seed and food...
Old newspaper gives glimpse of farm life in 1800s
The state of agriculture in this country was still quite primitive in 1840, but many farmers were beginning to realize the farming practices of...
Grassland Reserve Program deadlines approach
Hello again!Yet another February is near its end and the brief interlude of record high temperatures this past week remind us that spring is...
The Cleveland sport and outdoor show is alive and well
Now hear this. The Cleveland Sport, Travel, and Outdoor Show is alive and well. Currently living in Euclid, Ohio, the show is celebrating 74...
Ohio farms encouraged to take part in National Farm Benchmarking project
Total cost of production per cwt., feed cost per cwt, net farm income per cow. These are important numbers for every farm as they...
Don’t worry, bird populations vary each year
Jean Purvis of Butler, Pa. writes, "Scott, I have noticed this year that I have had very few juncos at my feeder. In fact,...
A roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 24, 2011
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Outdoorsmen met at the Youngstown Rifle and Pistol Club Feb. 11.The club discussed a shooting sports camp in July...
