Yearly Archives: 2003
Beneficial fungi boost pepper growth
Little known fungi, which have been diminished by modern agricultural practices such as tillage, could help plant intake of soil nutrients.
The ‘beef’ on irradiated meat
Local Giant Eagle and Tops grocery stores are stocking irradiated meat on the shelves.
Banking on piggies
These days, piggy banks aren't just for children. And they're not just for saving money.
Pa. grants help fund grazing systems
Farmers in 16 Pennsylvania counties can apply for cost-share dollars to start or upgrade rotational grazing practices.
Farm and Dairy/Ohio Cattlemen’s award: This cattle family not afraid of change
The Wayne Shriver family of Guernsey County is the winner of the first-ever Ohio Cattlemen's Association Commercial Producer of the Year award, sponsored by Farm and Dairy.
Mohawk FFA’ers win at Farm Show
Western Pennsylvania FFA chapters swept most of the top 10 places in the Pa. Farm Show school demonstration competition.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Jan. 23, 2003.
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Dairy Channel: In dairying, there’s no place like home
Ohio and Pennsylvania milk producers may envy producers in other parts of the country, but be careful what you wish for, advises Ohio State district dairy specialist Dianne Shoemaker.
Schools of today, schools of yesterday
Columnist Judith Sutherland wonders how today's students would fare in the school of the early 1900s.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Jan. 16, 2003.
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
