Ohio State grooming veterinarians with new early commitment program
COLUMBUS — A national shortage of veterinarians specializing in livestock, poultry and other food animals could be alleviated as the result of a new...
Congress agrees on farm bill, but president will veto
SALEM, Ohio -- U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin referred to the biblical story of Job during a May 8 teleconference announcing the finalization of the...
Tight U.S. crop supplies, strong demand continue
Tight supplies and strong demand mean prices for corn and soybeans are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future.
Fungicide experiment results all over the board, corn yields greatly varied
WOOSTER, Ohio — The jury is still out on the effectiveness and feasibility of using fungicides on corn in the absence of diseases to...
Killer caterpillar numbers high this year, keep pregnant mares protected
By HOLLY WIEMERS
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Experts report that eastern tent caterpillars are now wandering and population levels are among the highest they’ve seen since...
Report dead or dying bats to wildlife conservationists
RESTON, Va. — Investigations continue looking into the cause of a mysterious illness that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of bats since...
Deadline extended to May 30 for Conservation Security Program
COLUMBUS — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently extended the deadline to apply for the Conservation Security Program to May 30.
Farmers...
All-American pulling at Mercer Raceway Park May 24
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer Raceway Park will present the All-American “Spring Nationals” world championship pulling event May 24 at 6:30 p.m.
The rain date...
Developing countries facing a food crisis, Americans will hardly notice
COLUMBUS — When it comes to a food crisis, history has taught the world a thing or two. One is what we don’t learn...
A weekly roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 8, 2008
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Yonge Hearts and Stars met April 2 at St. Mary’s Church Hall with 12 members attending.
Discussion focused around T-shirts: lettering,...
