Monthly Archives: April 2001
Purebred shows held at Ohio Beef Expo
Results of the purebred cattle shows held at the Ohio Been Expo March 16-18 at the Ohio Expo Center.
‘Pass It On Day’ a hubbub of yard sales in Fredonia
The 9th annual community event featuring yard and garage sales plus special events will be May 5.
Pa. Grange opposes premium pooling
Says state milk marketing board plan to pool part of Class I premium is not in the interest of most dairy farmers.
Pa. assists counties with mosquitoes
Multi-agency task force creates a $3.3 million grants program to assist counties with mosquito surveillance and control in an effort to detect and control mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus.
NPPC seeks injunction to stop more harassment
The pork producers went back to court April 6 after the March 26 occupation of NPPC's Washington offices that was led by the Campaign for Family Farms and their member organizations including the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement.
New population center claims more sheep than people
2000 U.S. Census results place Edgar Springs, Mo., population 190, as the new population center of the United States.
Little things add up to better soybean profits
To remain profitable, growers will have to manage the crop well, limit costs, and market for the top dollar, said Ohio State University agronomist Jim Beuerlein. "For most producers, the easiest and most effective approach is to reduce the cost of production."
Learn about keeping your septic system in healthy shape
During "Celebrate Summer in Columbiana County" April 21 Health Department personnel will offer assistance in learning how to recognize a failing system or obtain information about a new site.
Lake County awards honor environmental action
The county Environmental Education Committee will present its annual Environmental Improvement Awards April 27.
Industrial minerals operations in Ohio facing possible regulation legislation
Senate Bill 83 proposing to strengthen regulations for mining materials such as limestone, gravel, and clay represents the first comprehensive overhaul of the state's industrial minerals laws since 1974.
