Yearly Archives: 2001
Corn silage nitrate levels could be dangerously high
But under unfavorable growing conditions, like this year, this conversion process of nitrate into amino acids is retarded, causing nitrate to accumulate in the stalks and stems. It can areach potentially toxic levels.
Beat soybean sudden death syndrome with tough beans, good management practices
Checking for the disease now - in August and September - can help growers build a plan of defense against the disease next year.
Bacterial wilt is smashing pumpkins
The cucumber beetle is in the pumpkin patch, and when it is infected with a bacterial pathogen, it can be deadly.
Antiques festival set for Labor Day
The 20th annual Western Reserve Academy Antiques Festival will be Sept. 3 in Hudson, Ohio.
Antique power show planned in Carroll County
The three-day show sponsored by the Carroll County Antique Collectors Club will be at the fairgrounds in Carrollton Aug. 24-26.
All-American Dairy Show approaching
The 38th All-American Dairy Show, Sept. 22-27 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa., showcases some of the finest dairy genetics in the nation.
Farming New Fields: Making the cut with horse hay
Owning not one acre of ground, Kevin Scott, president of the Delaware County Farm Bureau, fills a small, but significant niche using available ground to feed a growing population of horses.
Lawrence County Fair sale totals $130,900
With five record bids, the sale of 236 lots of 4-H market animals totaled $8,000 higher than last year's sale.
Jefferson Co. Fair livestock sale totals $135,043
John DeFrank continued a string of champion steer wins at this year's Jefferson County Fair. DeFrank has showed either the grand or reserve champion steer in five of the last six years.
Dairy Channel: Ohio’s governor signs bill to releasefunding for farmland preservation
Ernie Oelker, agricultural extension agent in Columbiana County, writes about how the new funds will be used.
