Yearly Archives: 2002
Dairy farmers: Long-day lighting a good investment
New to the industry, long-day lighting increases production but not labor hours, according to a dairy scientist.
Close up: Simple living offers antidote to material addiction
People in the United States have the wrong perspective in more than one way when it comes to material goods.
Above average rainfall in month of November
The above average rainfall in November has the topsoil in good shape, but the underground needs above average rainfall as the wet springs are not running, according to Edwin R. Copeland, U.S. weather observer.
Manure holds key to herd health
Be a detective when it comes to your dairy herd, even if it means taking a closer look at your cows' manure.
Just trying to nudge the world a little
Why we do what we do here at Farm and Dairy: Editor Susan Crowell on ag reporting.
Protection of agricultural land
The president of Mahoning County Farm Bureau writes that it is getting more difficult to keep the farm in the family.
Dairy Channel: Year in review Manure, drought and no-till corn
Ernie Oelker reports on farm research involving liquid dairy manure as a nitrogen source for no-till corn.
Gafkjen heads west to pursue dreams
Columnist Judith Sutherland tells part three of pioneering farmstead settlers in the early 1900s.
Hazard A Guess: Week of December 5, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Read it Again: Week of December 5, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
