Outstanding graziers named in Pa.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - With winter feed costs being so high these past few years, extending your grazing season is economically important, and profitable.
Wet weather triggers corn ear mold
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio's corn crop, subjected to moist, cool conditions as it awaits harvest, is at risk from the development of ear mold - a disease that can reduce grain quality and cause the accumulation of toxins that are harmful to livestock.
Farmers at greater risk of hearing loss
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Research indicates that farmers experience greater hearing loss than do people in other occupations.
Tree farmer fighting for CAUV
SALEM, Ohio - Dave Coldwell says if his situation is any indication, Ohio is in a crisis. The Columbiana County tree farmer said he is being put through the ringer, denied CAUV tax rights on parts of his property by the county auditor, and fighting in court for tax savings that seem like they should be allowable, no questions asked.
Sudden impact: Anhydrous can be a quick killer
(The following information is provided by Iowa State University Extension.) AMES, Iowa - Despite attention in recent years to laws regarding its transport, application, and storage, anhydrous ammonia remains a serious health risk for farmers.
Second chance
GROVE CITY, Pa. - Tony Nicoletto tells people they don't want to be like him. That's because most people like him aren't alive.
Soybean rust found in Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Asian soybean rust has been found in Indiana for the first time, but poses no threat to Indiana soybean producers this year.
Market is pushing planting decisions
URBANA, Ill. - Wheat, corn, and soybean prices, which have moved higher since mid-September, have implications for the production plans of farmers and perhaps for farm policy.
Herman Miller
COLUMBIANA, Ohio - Herman Miller had just turned 23, was starting the second year of his teaching career, and was dating the girl who would eventually become his wife.
Raymond Koch
PETERSBURG, Ohio - The events of Oct. 28, 1949, are indelible in the mind of Raymond Koch. Even after 57 years, he recalls the scenes and motions and emotions without hesitation.
