Monthly Archives: April 2011
Hidden Elm population may hold genes to combat Dutch Elm Disease
WASHINGTON—Two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists may have discovered “the map to El Dorado” for the American elm—a previously hidden population of elms...
Ohio exotics ban to expire, ODNR work group plans new policy
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Owners of so-called "dangerous wild animals" can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now.
The executive order banning "possession, sale,...
Worried about emerald ash borer? You don’t have to cut ash trees down
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Cutting down ash trees isn't the only strategy for managing emerald ash borer (EAB) in residential and municipal landscapes.According to Ohio...
Transition cows, forage, are focus of dairy nutrition conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Ohio State, Purdue and Michigan State universities are partnering to present the 20th annual Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference April 19-20...
Loose animal legislation sets standards for liability
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Farmers whose livestock get loose should soon have a clearer set of standards for any civil or criminal liability.
House Bill 22,...
Reader: Put an end to nuclear nightmare
Editor: For more than 30 years, I've been warning anyone who would listen about the dangers and potential environmental destruction of nuclear power. Very...
There’s a new kid in town: Meet The Social Silo
The Social Silo is the new "social face" of the Farm and Dairy.
We love the butterflies, but hate the skunks: Dealing with wildlife in garden
Unless they are decorative and made of plastic or cement, wildlife in the garden can present a challenge.
Quilt barn gathering planned in Winchester
MANCHESTER, Ohio -- Have you noticed the colorful quilt patterns painted on barns and buildings as you travel? They are called quilt barns, or...
USDA releases results of on-farm energy production survey
HARRISBURG, Pa. — California leads the nation in terms of farm operations producing renewable energy, according to the 2009 On-Farm Renewable Energy Production...
