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.
Reproductive performance can depend on stressors, cow comfort levels
Dairymen must make a conscious effort to prevent overcrowding, frequent group changes and rough handling, which impact each cow's ability to achieve efficient reproductive performance.
Food safety: Use sanitary steps when dressing deer
To avoid the threat of foodborne illness and diseases, follow these processing guidelines and safety when preparing a deer carcass.
Forages for horses school will be in Holmes County
The event will address questions about quality and quantity of forage.
Holmes Co. hosts last pasture walk of the year
The Yoder farm features some fall seeded rye that is being grazed, as well as cornstalks and late fall hay fields.
