Monthly Archives: May 2001
Flies are more than just pesky
According to an Iowa State entomologist, biting flies can adversely affect animal performance, and spread disease among your cattle.
Coyote control meeting set for May 22 in Canfield
Beef, dairy, sheep and swine producers, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone interested in coyotes and their habits are invited to participate.
Ashland FFA holds awards banquet
Ben Carpenter and Christy Lahmers were recognized as state degree winner.
Annual antique show features 45 dealers.
The Woman's Club of Hudson holds its 56th annual antique show, sale June 14-16.
Anniversary celebrated with 104 miles of trees
A record tree planting in northwest Ohio this spring will help reduce farmland soil erosion.
Addressing hunger and environmental protection: agriculture and biodiversity linked
New solution proposed in "ecoagriculture" to save biodiversity and to feed hungry populations is based on a new understanding of wildlife biology and ecology, on-the-ground experimentation, and major scientific advances in genetics, remote sensing, and other fields.
Sheep breeder plays role in Tunis recovery
Jozi Best of Litchfield, Ohio, wants to bring the national Tunis sale to the Great Lakes Sheep and Wool Show and Sale in Wooster.
Mysterious ailment is killing foals and triggering abortions
As of May 14, 442 aborted equine fetuses and stillborn foals have been submitted to the University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center since April 28. At least 18 breeds have been affected.
Arson tip reward up to $25,000
The Wayne County National Bank has pledged $13,000 in addition to that already offered for information leading to the arrest of the arsonist responsible for a recent string of barn fires in Wayne and Holmes counties.
Hidden treasure: The real value of manure
Ten Belmont County milk producers no longer take the value of their manure for granted.
