Monthly Archives: July 2004
Ohio Sheep Day set for July 17
The on-farm event features sessions on breeding, technology, conservation and more.
Ohio man among top 10 auctioneersin bid for world championship
Ron Kreis of Adamsville, Ohio, was among the top 10 auctioneers at the international contest.
Maximize silage quality at harvest
Whole-plant moisture, chop length and proper packing are important factors when harvesting and storing high-quality corn silage.
Mad cow scares again
A cow tested "inconclusive" last week for the brain-wasting disease bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
Farmers safe from lawsuits? It’s called blackmail
This reader says farmers helping with research to avoid lawsuits is blackmail.
Farmers hurt by fuel tab, but it presents renewable fuels opportunity
Nearly half of all existing U.S. ethanol plants are owned by farmers, said Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman.
EPA working ‘for’ livestock groups
One reader says the EPA will work for instead of with livestock groups to conduct on-farm research.
DNA testing not just for crime solving
The high-tech tool has applications in animal agriculture, according to researchers at Texas A&M.
Diseases may hurt saved wheat seed
Wheat crop will have grain quality issues, trouble in saving seeds for next year's planting.
BEST cattle show program ends fifth year with record numbers
Stark County girl wins recruitment awards from Ohio Cattlemen's Association beef exhibitor program.
