Monthly Archives: September 2001
U.S.-Canada Hereford performance data updated
A joint North American cattle evaluation task force, representing the American and Canadian Hereford associations allows head-to-head, cross-country comparisons on more than 2 million animals.
Stalk rot widespread in Ohio
Stalk rot causing lodging can cost corn growers lost yields, income.
Rolling pins & logs thrown in the Black Walnut days contests
The 13th annual Switzerland of Ohio Black Walnut Festival will be held Oct. 13-14 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Woodsfield, Ohio.
Pumpkin diseases severe this year
Fungal diseases could result in slim pickings for customers looking for a pumpkin to carve for Halloween this year.
Portage Co. farms featured in Sept. 23 self-guided tour
The 2001 Portage County Farm City drive-it-yourself tour will take place Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. and will include four unique family farms.
Ohio fall foliage viewing season nears
For Ohioans and out-of-state visitors who want to savor this year's foliage at its peak, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources recommends fall color events at state parks, forests and nature preserves.
Ohio crop yields higher in September
Ohio corn and soybean yields are expected to be higher than the previous month.
Now’s the time to pump up ethanol use
A reader urges the U.S. legislature to "wake up and begin funding more ethanol plants."
New crime lab unveiled in northeast Ohio
The Richland facility will bring the most advanced forensic technology, computer crime investigative assistance, and law enforcement training closer to area police departments and sheriff's offices.
In wake of tragedy: Commodity markets seen quickly returning to fundamentals
Fundamental supply and demand forces will likely return to drive commodity prices following the Sept. 11 tragedy, a Kansas State University economist said.
