Mild winter increases Stewart’s wilt
WOOSTER, Ohio - Southern Ohio's corn crop may be facing a high risk of Stewart's wilt bacterial disease this growing season.
Planting Bt hybrids this spring?
DES MOINES, Iowa - One key to controlling corn borer and corn rootworm over the long term is to make sure a few of them survive in the short term.
Communication vital on family farms
MEADVILLE, Pa. - A family farm is a unique business environment, one where family and business interests overlap and multiple generations coexist.
Holmes Co. herds among state’s best
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio - Prior to the presentation of the awards at the 2006 Holmes County Dairy Recognition Banquet, Darrell Kick, a member of the DHI committee, listed the top 10 ways to identify a dairy farmer, including "if you have every received an award for fat and been proud of it, you might be a dairy farmer.
Ohio poultry group honors leaders
COLUMBUS - A Darke County egg producer, a top executive for Ohio's largest turkey producer, a leading expert on avian influenza and Ohio's state veterinarian are recipients of the Ohio Poultry Association's highest awards for 2006.
Ohio’s first agricultural security area is in effect
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - Using Ohio's newest farmland preservation tool, the Lomer Von Seggern and Thomas and Laurie Von Seggern families have made history by creating the first agricultural security area in the state.
Washington farm fined as E. coli source
OLYMPIA, Wash. - After completing an investigation of Dee Creek Farm of Woodland, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced March 23 it would assess a civil penalty of $8,000 against the unlicensed dairy operation.
Wayne County dairy producers honored
WOOSTER, Ohio - Wayne County dairy producers were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2006 Wayne County dairy banquet at Memories Party Center.
2003 grand champion lamb officially disqualified
SALEM, Ohio - The Daulton family spent their life savings trying to clear their name. Now, almost three years and $30,000 later, they are still not satisfied.
Agronomy in action
CARROLLTON, Ohio - Roger Thomas zigzags across the field on his four-wheeler, bumping over the remains of last year's soybeans and corn.
