Brrr… January coldest on record since 1994
U.S. weather observer Ed Copeland in Columbiana County recorded no day above freezing from Jan. 13-29, and the highest temperature for that period was 12 degrees.
Ohio couples honored for lifelong service
Eighteen couples, including several from northeastern Ohio, will be honored by Ohio First Lady Hope Taft on Valentine's Day for their enduring marriages and commitment to volunteerism.
Sessions target beekeepers of all levels
Topics for beginners include equipment, where to get bees, selecting a site, feeding, pest control, harvesting honey and working with wax.
Handling manure in no-till gets tricky
For dairymen attending the Tri-State Conservation Tillage Conference, the most interesting session was about manure.
Pittsburgh glass club’s antique show Feb. 15-16
The Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh will host its 28th annual antiques show and sale Feb. 15-16 in Pittsburgh.
Be like pushmi-pullyu, not ostrich
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on New Jersey state legislators who are considering a bill that would prohibit veal calves from being tethered in individual stalls, among other veal production management practices.
Valentine tea at Howland library
The Howland Branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 9095 East Market St., will hold a Valentine Tea Feb. 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Ohio dairyman sues builder of barn, claims defects led to fish kill
A Mercer County dairy farmer is suing the builder of his dairy barn, citing defects in the construction that led to a fish kill.
Frost seed now for better stands later
Now is the time to use the easy technique to maintain forages and introduce new plants.
Industry sets ethanol production record
Figures are up more than 20 percent from 2001 and up 45 percent from 1999 data.
