Monthly Archives: February 2004
Might be time for endophyte test
Ryegrass can contain toxic levels of endophyte, says Dave Barker, this week's columnist.
Wardrobe, and budget, dysfunction
White House competes with Justin Timberlake for biggest whopper of the year, says columnist Alan Guebert.
What to do with ice in wheat fields
No action should be taken now or later this spring to eliminate ice in wheat fields.
USDA announces loan rates for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans
National and county loan rates for 2004 are now available online.
Pa. governor seeks $40 million for state’s farmland preservation efforts
Pa. Gov. Edward G. Rendell's 2004-05 budget includes a boost for several ag line items.
Need to get back to legacy as caretaker
Reader Mary Gibson says corporate farming takes none of the risks and reaps all of the rewards.
January 2004 one of coldest on record
In the 100-plus years the Copeland family has been recording weather in Columbiana County, January 2004 is marked as one of the coldest.
Ikerd highlights farming with values event
"Farming with Values that Last: Family, Community, Land, Faith" is the theme of a Feb. 27-29 farming conference in southwestern Pa.
Hookstown Fair volunteer named Pa. Fair Person of Year
Gerri Moore may be an urban resident, but she's recognized for her Hookstown Fair support.
Hog prices: Feed prices deny recent strong bids
The drastic reduction in beef supply stimulated pork demand in the last half of 2004.
