Yearly Archives: 2002
In same boat: Forage inventory time
This year's dry weather has put every dairy or beef farmer in a similar predicament, and most livestock producers are faced with tight, if not outright insufficient forages to feed during the winter period.
Wheat may be making a comeback
Ohio wheat growers may be bucking the trend of several years of shrinking wheat production.
U.S. EPA seeks to boost recycling
The Bush administration has launched a new campaign to help boost recycling of materials ranging from metals to plastics to paper.
Two meetings will be in Trumbull Co. to discuss the federal Farm Bill
Meetings are scheduled for Sept. 23 and Oct. 2 in Trumbull County.
Pork checkoff rate reduced by 5 cents
The pork checkoff rate will be reduced by 5 cents - from 45 cents per $100 of value to 40 cents per $100 of value.
Pa. man receives maximum penalty for killing bear
The man was ordered to pay nearly $6,000 in fines and replacement costs for killing a large black bear in April that he claimed was killed in self-defense.
OSU Extension offers class on ornamental grasses
Ornamental grasses can be used for ground covers, accent plants, winter interest, perennial borders, native gardens and more.
Ohio heroes honored for their efforts
Ohio firefighters and citizens received awards for heroism and service.
More than chaff: Grain left behind in field impacts income, harvest losses
A related factor farmers need to consider is whether to let the crop dry in the field or harvest it at a higher moisture level and dry it with heated air.
Erie County 4-H’ers sell projects at livestock sale
Phil Chase of Waterford Jubilee Foods paid $3 a pound for the grand champion market steer at the recent Erie County 4-H Livestock Sale at the Waterford Fair.
