Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 8/16
The top stories from the week of August 10-16, 2014.
Canfield Fair Pumpkin Show: Growing a giant
The Canfield Fair Pumpkin Show celebrates its 53rd year.
Manure Science Review encourages Ohio farmers to get technical
Ohio's Manure Science Review breaks down the science of livestock waste application.
Record Ohio harvest, though some futures prices don’t match yield
Ohio’s corn yield is expected to exceed last year’s harvest, but the state’s soybean yield is predicted to be flat, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Royalty battle: Pennsylvania landowners file $5 billion suit against Chesapeake
A $5 billion dollar class action lawsuit has been filed by Pennsylvania landowners against Chesapeake Energy Corp. and its subsidiary, Access Midstream Partners, over gas and oil royalties.
Ohio directors announce new water quality funding
More funding, more initiatives to combat Lake Erie algae.
Corn crop to exceed demand, farmers worry
According to St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the corn harvest is looking plentiful this year, but farmers are concerned that the demand won’t be as great as the yield.
Farm and Dairy writers win national, state awards
Farm and Dairy reporter Chris Kick and Editor Susan Crowell were recently honored with writing awards from the National Newspaper Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.
At Ag Progress Days, officials report on ag industry: Everything on target
Speaking at Ag Progress Days, Pennsylvania’s leaders agree the state of the Commonwealth’s agriculture is strong and they are willing to fight to keep it that away.
History is airborne at Moore family farm
The Moore family has a long history in crop production, and a more recent interest in aviation.
