Professional Pork Producers Symposium to be held at 2009 Ohio Pork Congress
COLUMBUS -- The annual Professional Pork Producers Symposium will be held during the 2009 Ohio Pork Congress Feb. 11 at the Crowne Plaza...
Michigan wind farm completed
UBLY, Mich. -- Construction of Michigan's largest commercial-scale wind farm near Ubly, has been successfully completed, despite the complexities of the project. John Deere...
Small ruminant production school set
ATHENS, Ohio -- A small ruminant production school for sheep and goat producers will be held this winter in Athens County. The school will...
Nursery short course, environmental trade show to be held Jan. 25-28
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State University Nursery Short Course and Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show will be held Jan. 25-28 at the Greater Columbus...
Economist sees lower crop prices in 2009
SAN ANTONIO -- Farm income hit a record high in 2008 due in part to record prices for corn, soybeans and wheat, but an...
Modified plants may yield more biofuel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Plants, genetically modified to ease the breaking down of their woody material, could be the key to a cheaper and...
Database to help teachers introduce environmental issues to lesson plans
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources updated a searchable, online database which will make it easier for teachers to introduce students to...
Learn to grow giant pumpkins
SALEM, Ohio -- The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will hold its giant pumpkin growing seminar from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Millcreek...
Reader sees glimpses of Lincoln in Obama
Editor: On Jan. 20, Inauguration Day will go down as a milestone in history. We will put into office our 44th President, Barack Obama,...
West Virginia Small Farm Conference to be held Feb. 24-26
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Small Farm Conference will be held Feb. 24-26 at the Ramada Inn, Morgantown. In its fifth year, the...
