Yearly Archives: 2002
Counter-cyclical payment rates released
The sign-up period began Oct. 1 for the USDA's counter-cyclical program payment rates for 2002-crop wheat, feed grains.
Article reflected outdated woodland thinking
An Indiana reader objects to recent article that pushed pasture over forestland.
Additional Ohio counties eligible for emergency aid through USDA
In a continued effort to expedite emergency disaster declarations in areas hit hard by adverse weather conditions, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced Sept. 27 that additional counties are agricultural disaster areas.
Turkey farm ‘chirps’ to its own tune
Northwest Pa. turkey breeder Bill Yockey focuses on rare, or heritage, breed turkeys.
‘Mouse’ has new meaning for farmers
The boom in online marketing of farm produce and the entire farm experience comes as no surprise - but more producers should take advantage of it.
Dairy Channel: Anti-fair person has change of heart
Not all farm people are "fair people," but most are, as OSU Extension Dairy Specialist Dianne Shoemaker shares in her column this week, which explores her transition to fair-dom.
Child’s wisdom brings happiness
It's not good to color a turkey pheasant purple, and the wonderful wisdom of a 5-year-old who has entered columnist Judie Sutherland's life.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Sept. 26, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Read it Again: Week of Sept. 26, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Getting real with reality television
Why, oh why, do Americans like watching "reality TV?" Columnist Kym Seabolt wants to know (and to vote off the real network executives).
