Monthly Archives: January 2001
Read It Again – Week of Jan. 11, 2001
Each week, Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Back then, advertising was spoon-fed
Advertisement spoons are of special interest because of the subject represented and the ease of identification. However, many spoons are questionable as to whether there are an advertisement or souvenir.
Weather, everybody talks about it, but it keeps on doing things its own way
Climatologist James Newman thinks this winter will be colder and snowier, but by spring, temperatures and moisture will be about normal.
New pests relentless in march on crops
New pests are finding new ways to destroy crops and destroy producers' profit margin.
Jury’s still out on high oil corn
An Ohio State researcher cautions livestock producers to pencil it out first before switching to high oil corn for their rations, due to a good market for feed grade fat.
All livestock producers need manure management plan
By 2008, all livestock farms in Ohio are going to have to have a nutrient management plan in place and be implementing it.
Visit the Greensburg antiques show
The well known Greensburg, Pa., Antiques Show runs Jan. 19-21 east of Pittsburgh.
USDA scientists complete livestock genetics project
USDA scientists have completed a pilot project to decipher segments of cattle and swine genes, paving the way for technologies that will help livestock breeders identify animals with superior qualities.
Trumbull SWCD initiates watershed project that ignores state lines
Water quality project could serve as model for other watersheds that cross political boundaries.
Simple machines exhibited at Roscoe Village
Throughout February and March, Historic Roscoe Village will be displaying simple machines used during the canal era in the East Gallery of the Visitor Center.
