Monthly Archives: June 2004
Stranded in Sugarcreek turned out to be blessing
Bus troubles turn to blessing.
Right corn kernel traits give feed efficiency and value a big boost
All corn kernels may look the same, but hidden beneath that yellow shell are characteristics that can make a big difference.
Productive life: Selecting cows for a longer herd life
USDA uses what are called "direct" evaluations of productive life based on survival of daughters, regardless of their age.
Old and new forms of worship do not mix
Reader says the older folks who are church members are isolated and do not have their worship needs supplied.
‘New’ bacteria discovery could yield clues to controlling pig manure stink
"Hespellia" is the name of a new genus of bacteria discovered by USDA's Agricultural Research Service and cooperating scientists.
More maple syrup flowed in 2004
Ohio's production, estimated at 78,000 gallons, totaled $1.8 million; and Pennsylvania's production, at 60,000 gallons, $1.4 million.
Horses big business in West Virginia
The West Virginia Equine Economic Impact Study said that the once almost-invisible horse industry is now stepping forward as a major force within West Virginia's economy.
Hiring on nation’s farms up 15 percent as wage rates edge up from last...
Farm operators paid their hired workers an average wage of $9.22 per hour during the reference week, up 6 cents from last year.
Farm payments policing inadequate
The USDA isn't adequately policing recipients of federal farm program payments, according to a General Accounting Office report.
Cut your silage losses in bunker silos
Forage is too valuable to be lost because bunker silos or silage piles are sized incorrectly or inadequately managed, expert says.
