Yearly Archives: 2002
Sebring Historical Society meets, plans next meeting
Sebring Historical Society recently held its general meeting and learned a history lesson on Sebring, Ohio, and the Civil War.
Reproductive performance can depend on stressors, cow comfort levels
Dairymen must make a conscious effort to prevent overcrowding, frequent group changes and rough handling, which impact each cow's ability to achieve efficient reproductive performance.
Microscopist to discuss plant material from Lewis and Clark
On the eve of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, Harry A. Alden, a microscopist from the Smithsonian Center for Material Research and Education will speak as a part of the Carnegie Mellon University lecture series.
‘Manure sleuth’ will explain how to read manure for production tips
Dairy producers can see how feed consumption, milk production and manure production are clues to a cow's past and future health and productivity.
Make your list and check it twice: Holiday shopping hits the shelves
A compressed shopping season has forced retailers to get an early jump on the holidays, but the economy - not the calendar - may be the Grinch that steals Christmas 2002, says a Purdue retailing expert.
Mahoning River Consortium seeks public input on watershed plan
There will be a forum regarding the Mahoning River watershed action plan Nov. 20 in Girard, Ohio.
Improving corn silage yield, quality
When it comes to silage corn, selecting an appropriate hybrid and using good management practices can translate into a big increase in milk production.
Florida voters send message to pork producers
The decision by Florida voters to end the use of sow gestation stalls in that state will affect the entire country.
Erie Co. dairy producer buying group featured at workshop Nov. 22
Members of the Erie County Dairy Producers Group, will discuss the buying group that they formed in Erie County several years ago.
Conference combines fruit, vegetable growers, marketers, Christmas trees
The Christmas Tree Association's winter meeting is a major new addition to the conference.
