Monthly Archives: February 2014
Grandpa Charlie worked hard, kept busy
I am touched by the many readers who have personally withstood similar loss, for their words of understanding resonate deeply.
Cache Valley virus hits Ohio flocks
Cache Valley virus causes infertility, abortions and congenital abnormalities in sheep. This year, there has been an increase in the number of cases diagnosed and reported by Ohio sheep producers.
Five agri-stories you should read today (2-26-2014)
Here's the agri-stories you should read today, February 26, 2014. Today's stories include more victims of the California drought, initiatives of the USDA to stem childhood obesity, and honeybee losses.
Paper to plastic
I can still remember thinking — “What are they crazy?” — when just hours after the birth of our firstborn the hospital staff began...
OSU grad enters dairy industry by designing, building new facilities
Paul Keener needed a dairy that was efficient, and in good order, so he built his own.
Pa. bill protects landowners’ royalties
One oil and gas driller has come under fire in Pennsylvania for excessive royalty deductions, but proposed state legislation could protect landowners in a similar position.
Climate change or just the winter? Experts sound off on what they think
Another polar vortex is set to invade the northeastern part of the United States at the end of the week Feb. 24.
OEFFA workshops offer wealth of info.
With more than 100 workshops in two days, there was a lot to see and learn at OEFFA 2014.
Beef bust: Three arrested, hundreds of pounds recovered
Wayne County deputies recover meat, make arrests after posting info. to social media.
Crawford Co. dairyman receives top award from Pa. Dairymen’s Assoc.
The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association honored Rob Waddell, Townville, Pa., and Irene Benner Osborne, Millerstown, Pa., with two of its top awards.
