Monthly Archives: May 2014
Pa. tour to focus on cow transition
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The upcoming “Transition Dairy Tour” will showcase the importance of cow transition.
The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania are holding a tour...
Shale court battles: One loss and one settlement in the works
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A Jefferson County farmer lost his court battle with the Hess Corporation in May.
However, other area landowners may benefit from another...
Sisters of the Humility of Mary celebrate 150 years in the U.S.
VILLA MARIA, Pa. — This summer, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary will celebrate 150 years in the U.S., remembering and honoring the...
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association: BEST Program concludes a successful year
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The 2013-2014 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up May 10 with its annual awards banquet...
Farmers once again rush to begin, finish planting before June
With a dry spell finally in place, many farmers spent Memorial Day weekend beginning and finishing spring planting.
Memorial Day: They have not died, nor serve, in vain
Honoring active military members and veterans does not have to be an elaborate undertaking.
What can we expect from summer gasoline prices?
Look for pump prices to run about 6 cents higher than last summer and typically range between $3.45 and $3.90 per gallon.
Smithsonian celebrates Star-Spangled Banner bicentennial beginning June 14
WASHINGTON — Notable celebrities are supporting the National Museum of American History in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Artists such as Aloe...
Congress reforms inland waterway infrastructure act
The new legislation is being hailed for addressing the need to improve the U.S. inland waterways system. The impact for farmers is huge: More than 60 percent of the nation’s grain exports are transported by barge.
Mothers and mothering
Mother’s Day was this month and advertisers went nuts lauding mothers with a push toward candy, bouquets and flowery sentiments. People waited hours in...
