Monthly Archives: December 2002
Pennsylvania elk hunters produce largest bull harvest since Civil War
Junior hunter takes one of Pennsylvania's largest bulls.
Ohio Young Farmers to hold state conference
The Ohio Young Farmers will hold their 55th annual state conference Feb. 8 at the Airport Radisson in Columbus.
Latest recipients of Ohio specialty crop grants revealed; 13 projects approved
The final three recipients to receive a portion of $650,000 in federal funding to promote Ohio's specialty crops have been announced.
Deer hunting: Chronic wasting disease on target this season
The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostics Laboratory has begun analyzing brain tissue to determine the level of chronic wasting disease in the state.
Agroforesters believe a bright future rivals the chestnut’s glorious history
Research is under way to restore the American chestnut, and there might be a bright future in chestnuts for Midwestern growers.
2002 was marked by widespread U.S. drought and the return of El Niño
2002 is likely to be the second warmest year on record for the globe.
License plate collector has piece of history in tags
A Columbiana County, Ohio, man's treasure includes an estimated 10,000-plus license plates from 1904 to today.
Dairy Channel: Don’t wait until January to look at your farm’s income tax situation
Farm and dairy tax planning is more important in a bad year (or don't let those open accounts increase your taxable income).
Barn detectives examine age-old question: How old is my barn?
How does a person go about finding out how old his barn is? Very carefully, say members of the Friends of the Ohio Barns in this week's column.
Homesteaders: The final chapter
Columnist Judith Sutherland wraps up her series on the hardy pioneers who settled the Plains as homesteaders.
