Monthly Archives: July 2004
Hines family passionate about Belgians
Some families spend their free time boating, fishing or playing golf, but for the Hines family of Wooster, their free time is spent feeding, watering, training and showing their Belgian draft horses.
Screamin’ for Sesquicentennial Sundae
Penn State alumni and people familiar with the university will quickly cite one of the university's claims to fame - University Creamery ice cream.
On the way to IraqEngineers develop robotic tractor
Engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory designed an advanced robotic trenching tractor, called Robo Trencher, so combat engineers can perform cable trenching and excavation missions in dangerous locations.
Ohio offers farm pesticide disposal
The pesticide collection and disposal service is free, but only farm chemicals will be accepted.
Not enough soybean growers ask for new vote
USDA will not conduct a referendum on the soybean checkoff.
Milk producers need to speak out to protect income
Reader challenges other dairyment to do their part in stopping milk pooling and depooling.
Have a field day at vegetable crop tour
Vegetable crops tour and field day is Aug. 4 at the North Central Agricultural Research Station in Fremont.
Exhibitors should take precautions to comply with state livestock laws
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is reminding exhibitors to take a close look at livestock exhibition laws and rules to prevent mistakes punishable by law.
Corn growers grinning from ear to ear
Ohio's corn crop is about two weeks ahead of normal and in good condition.
Cattle market uncertainty may require more careful fall decision making
Agricultural economists urge producers to weigh the benefits and risks when making fall marketing decisions.
