Monthly Archives: April 2003
19th century spin doctors worked on canvas
Spin doctors in the 19th century turned their spin on canvas instead of TV.
Tail docking doesn’t affect milk quality, cleanliness
A recent study found that tail docking has no significant effect on milk quality, somatic cell count or udder and leg cleanliness, but don't tell that to producers who dock.
Feed kills 90 alpacas in Ohio
Approximately 90 alpacas have died in northern Ohio after eating the tainted feed.
Loophole in Ohio state law could spell S-U-C-C-E-$-$ for rural school district
School official foresees major uprising by other schools in reaction to funding disparity.
Cattlemen see benefits in different calving seasons
Market forces impact beef breeding seasons, both for the cow and calf, and the operator.
Vereldo Farms, Paradise Valley lead Stark Co. milk production
The Oyster family of Vereldo Farms led Stark County's milk production based on component pricing.
Funds better suited for classrooms, not locker rooms
Reader wonders why school district is emphasizing locker rooms, not classrooms, in latest construction round.
Dairy Excel: Preparing the next general manager
Tuscarawas County Extension Agent Chris Zoller emphasizes the importance of business transition in this week's Dairy Excel column.
A sneak peek of the barn conference
The fourth annual Ohio Barn Conference is April 25-26 in Ross County.
Lifelong desire for rich, green fields
Meeting Louis Bromfield sparked the desire of columnist Judith Sutherland's father to become a farmer.
