Yearly Archives: 2001
Hemlocks are dying in Pennsylvania
Although experts are putting the blame on the hemlock wolly adelgid, the answer isn't that simple.
Guest Commentary: Don’t back away from biotechnology
Emerson Nafziger, crop production specialist with University of Illinois Extension, writes about the unfortunate tendency to condemn GM crops before their benefits have been realized.
Corn growers push counter-cyclical plan
National association proposes giving growers the support they need - only when they need it.
Compact’s future rests on the Hill
Legislation introduced to extend the Northeast Dairy Compact and to create a Southern Dairy Compact.
Canfield Fair boosts premiums for top hay and grain entries
The new first-place premium in four classes - grain seeds, wheat, oats and "other grain" - have been doubled, from $5 to $10 per winning entry. Second-place premiums in those classes were increased to $5, from $4.
Budget policy fits farmers’ needs
House and Senate budget negotiators have committed an extra $79 billion to agriculture.
Baileys named outstanding woodlot owners
The Northeast Ohio Forestry Association met recently for the 29th annual banquet and benefit auction.
Sowing and selling the seed
Calvin Ernst has built a successful conservation seed company on a base of growing common weeds.
Farm bill debate demands attention
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on some of the proposals set before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in its hearings on the next farm bill.
Hazard A Guess: Week of May 3, 2001
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
