Yearly Archives: 2001
Wetland loss slows, but some see new court ruling as step backward
The same day as the government announces a slow-down in wetland losses, EPA toughens definition of 'dredging' to include removal of material from U.S. waters.
Producers kill pork checkoff
Pork council files lawsuit to overturn USDA's decision.
Ohio wetlands acreage coming back to life
A partnership between state and federal agencies and Ducks Unlimited has helped restore more than 3,000 acres of wetlands across the Buckeye State in the last decade.
BSE surveillance must be aggressive
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell reminds readers the United States must remain vigilant in its efforts to prevent mad cow disease from crossing the Atlantic.
A farmer can appreciate the ‘arts’
This letter writer takes offense to an elected official who considers those who choose to farm unsophisticated country bumpkins.
Dairy Excel: Keys to a winning business attitude
Farming was, is and always will be risky. Managers can reduce the uncertainty of their decisions through more and better information.
Hazard A Guess – Week of Jan. 11, 2001
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
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.
