Monthly Archives: October 2011
Three wild animals remain on the loose; others shot
Three animals are unaccounted for after being released from an animal sanctuary in Zanesville, Ohio. They include a mountain lion, a bear and a monkey.
Outdoor enthusiasts asked to avoid parts of Eastern Ohio
COLUMBUS — Hunters, campers, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts are advised to avoid outdoor activity in Muskingum, eastern Licking, northern Perry, northern Morgan, southern...
AgBiz professionals offer management training to experienced farmers
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. -- It's never been more important to stay educated on issues affecting your farm operation. Farmers now have a new educational program available to help them ensure that their farm businesses are viable today and for many years to come.
Local Roots plans harvest dinner
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Local Roots Market and Cafe will hold a special harvest dinner Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. The five-course dinner will feature all local foods from several Local Roots producers, including meat, dairy, produce and baked goods.
‘High oleic’ could be ‘game changer’ for soybean growers
New soybean produces lower fat cooking oil and could help restore market share.
Cornell researchers awarded $4.5 million to improve next generation of grapes
GENEVA, N.Y. -- Got Concord in the refrigerator, Pinot in the wine rack or Thompson seedless in the fruit bowl? These familiar grape varieties will be making room for the next generation of improved grapes, with a boost from two grants totaling $4.5 million.
Lighter-Than-Air Society to host banquet, silent-auction fundraiser
AKRON -- The 59th annual Lighter-Than-Air-Society banquet and fundraising silent auction will take place Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill on The University of Akron campus.
Pancake breakfast will benefit Crawford County Fair building
BUCYRUS, Ohio -- The Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Association will serve a pancake breakfast to benefit the new multi-purpose building at the Crawford County...
Alternative fuels event draws big fleets, new ideas
Smith Dairy holds alternative fuels event, fleet manager makes big commitment
Meat Export Federation: U.S., India only major beef exporters without traceability program
WASHINGTON — A study assessing the impact of traceability and animal identification programs on the international market for red meat has been released by...
