Monthly Archives: March 2002
Wheat stand evaluation
In the northwest section of Ohio, wheat producers will be determining if the stands are sufficient to keep for harvest.
‘Summer of the shark’ in 2001 more hype than fact
Study shows number of shark attacks has declined.
Scientists closing in on West Nile virus vaccine
A hybrid vaccine protects mice from West Nile virus.
Producers endorse cut in checkoff
At today's market prices, the reduction in the pork checkoff rate will result in reducing pork producers' total checkoff assessments by $5 million to $6 million per year.
Precipitation deficit: Plants needs ample rain this month
Weather observer Edwin Copeland shares February weather measurements from his post in southern Columbiana County.
Ohio State Fair searches for youth musicians, vocalists
Applications for both groups must be submitted by March 31.
Ohio State eyes new animal and plant science research facility
The $25-million facility, if approved for state and federal funding, would allow Ohio State University researchers to study contagious diseases using state-of-the-art facilities.
ODNR reintroducing snowshoe hares in Ohio
Snowshoe hares released in Ashtabula County.
National Farmers Union elects Frederickson as its 12th president
The former educator and state senator will represent fellow farmers from across the nation as leader of the national organization.
Model railroad flea market set in Niles, March 24
Scales represented include scale models, tin plate, Lionel, train parts and rail literature.
