Monthly Archives: December 2002
Read it Again: Week of Dec. 19, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
In the name game, just who are you?
I'm the real Kym Seabolt, says columnist Kymberly Seabolt, or at least she thinks she is.
Early 1900s: Trolleys take the line
Does anyone remember trolley cars in towns and cities? Columnist Roy Booth does and shares a look at two cities' well-known lines.
Weekly commodity outlook: Prices could become more volatile
Corn and soybean prices could become more volatile beginning in March as the market refocuses on U.S. production prospects for 2003, said a University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist.
Weather puts corn to ultimate test
A growing season filled with environmental stresses - from a wet spring, to a dry summer, to severe insect infestations - may have an advantage: It puts corn hybrids to the test.
U.S. EPA finalizes livestock waste rule
According to a recent EPA decision, all CAFOs, or large livestock operations, must apply for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit coverage.
Tri-State conservation tillage conference to be held on Jan. 28
The 6th annual Tri-State Conservation Tillage conference will be held Jan. 28 at the Radisson Hotel in West Middlesex, Pa., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
State board passes new academic standards
Ohio has adopted new educational standards for science and social studies.
Reprint of 1880 railway guide now available
An historic guidebook for the Cleveland area's Valley Railway has been reprinted and is now available to the public.
Pathologist says not to let soybean cyst nematodes have a field day
Despite new soybean varieties, growers still need to monitor soybean cyst nematodes due to resistant varieties becoming ineffective.
