Monthly Archives: July 2001
Guard against silo gas dangers
Nitrogen dioxide is a lethal gas with a yellowish-brown color, when this gas achieves further oxidation and is then combined with water it becomes a highly-corrosive nitric acid.
Fast food giant sets animal care standards
Burger King Corporation is now requiring suppliers to adhere to animal care and handling guidelines and has asked USDA to fully enforce the Humane Slaughter Act.
Early crop has sweet corn growers pickin’ and grinnin’
The southern Ohio crop is 10 days ahead of schedule, and two or three weeks earlier than the rest of the state.
Dairy program calling all producers
A July 19 program will show producers how to manage "price risk" and learn about diary options and futures markets.
Dailey taps Buchy as assistant director
Jim Buchy will manage the day-to-day operations of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, formulating, and shaping regulatory policy, and monitoring agricultural legislation.
Company makes farm biosecurity signs available
ABS Global now has a sign that reads "Stop. Biosecure Area. Visitors by Appointment Only."
Colonial Williamsburg preserving Ghent Treaty Box
The historic box that carried the treaty ending the War of 1812, thus resolving the final hostilities between the United States and Britain, currently is undergoing conservation at Colonial Williamsburg.
Century Village Museum to host antiques show
A show where crafts and reproductions will not be admitted will be held July 14 in Burton, Ohio.
Can manure be made more valuable?
With 160 million tons of it produced annually in the United States, and most of it rich in carbohydrates and proteins, it has potential for becoming high value products.
Biosecurity fact sheets available on OSU Internet site
Ohio State University animal health specialists stress the importance of maintaining biosecurity measures that not only keep foot-and-mouth in check, but also help control other animal ailments.
