Stark SWCD: Dickerhoof and Sam’s Club honored
The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District recognized the conservation efforts of both rural and urban land user alike at its annual meeting.
Vocal minority passed Florida hog legislation
Agriculture lost its voice in the recent Florida ballot issue to prohibit the use of gestation stalls for sows.
Auctioneer Richard L. Fowler died Nov. 5
Well-known livestock auctioneer Dick Fowler passed away Nov. 5 at his home in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Zoar Village opens doors for holiday
Old-world Christmas customs, decorated private homes and museums and holiday crafts for decorating and gifts make up 2002's Christmas in Zoar, Dec. 7 and 8.
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.
