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.
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.
Coin collectors roll into Richfield Nov. 22-24 for Ohio Coin Expo
Ohio's largest coin show, the Ohio Coin Exposition, will be Nov. 22-24 in Richfield, Ohio.
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.
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.
SWCD:Wayne Co. honors Carmony family
Wayne Carmony and Wayne Carmony Jr. passed the importance of conserving natural resources on to Stan Carmony.
‘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.
To sell or not to sell raw milk: Regulatory agencies state their case
A recent court case in Wisconsin where two farms tried to get around state laws regarding raw milk sales sparked interest in Ohio and Pennsylvania's stance on the subject.
Holmes Co. SWCD honors student participation and conservation efforts
Dick Potts received special recognition for his work with trees on his farm in Holmes County.
Build your own ladybug trap for $10
A simple, easy-to-make ladybug trap may have people beating a path to Joe Kovach's Web site.
