Florida voters send message to pork producers
The decision by Florida voters to end the use of sow gestation stalls in that state will affect the entire country.
Improving corn silage yield, quality
When it comes to silage corn, selecting an appropriate hybrid and using good management practices can translate into a big increase in milk production.
Mahoning River Consortium seeks public input on watershed plan
There will be a forum regarding the Mahoning River watershed action plan Nov. 20 in Girard, Ohio.
Columbiana SWCD salutes Estocks
Mike and Theresa Estock received the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District's Cooperator of the Year award.
Make your list and check it twice: Holiday shopping hits the shelves
A compressed shopping season has forced retailers to get an early jump on the holidays, but the economy - not the calendar - may be the Grinch that steals Christmas 2002, says a Purdue retailing expert.
The next few months won’t be easy
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the bleak outlook for milk prices and tries to find survival advice for farmers.
‘Manure sleuth’ will explain how to read manure for production tips
Dairy producers can see how feed consumption, milk production and manure production are clues to a cow's past and future health and productivity.
Canton dairy still in planning stage
Work is progressing on a proposed 10,000-cow dairy farm to be built within Canton city limits.
Microscopist to discuss plant material from Lewis and Clark
On the eve of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, Harry A. Alden, a microscopist from the Smithsonian Center for Material Research and Education will speak as a part of the Carnegie Mellon University lecture series.
Family offers reward in case of horse found dead
A Portage County family hopes offering a reward of more than $6,000 will help uncover information regarding the death of their miniature horse in early November.
