Yearly Archives: 2004
Back to school project
It's hard to believe that summer break from school is drawing to an end. Many of us are already involved with sports practices and band camp that kept us thinking of school and schedules.
Pride and prejudice: Geography as destiny
In the heartland of this great nation, we've apparently all entered the Witness Protection Program. Our exact locations must remain a closely guarded secret.
Dairy 4-H’ers show in Holmes Co.
MILLERSBURG, Ohio - Judge Lee Kohler of Baltimore, Ohio, commended 4-H club dairy members for their entries in the Holmes County Junior Fair Dairy Show.
Pa. farmers apply for fuel tax refund
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Any Pennsylvania resident who uses liquid fuels in agricultural production is eligible for a tax refund.
Northeast Ohio Holsteins take honors
CANFIELD, Ohio - The Northeast Ohio District Holstein Show was July 24 in Canfield, Ohio.
Under perfect weather, judge Dave Dyment of Ontario, Canada, surveyed 136 head of top dairy cattle.
Locust invasion threatens agriculture
KAEDI, Mauritania - As swarm after swarm of desert locusts - some of them up 40 kilometers long and containing billions of insects - arrive in the agricultural south of this West African country, farmers, herders and government alike say that without outside help the region's population is facing catastrophe.
Florida Cattlemen’s Association assessing damage in wake of Charley
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Sixth-three percent of Florida ranches, stocked with approximately 1.2 million head of beef cattle, were significantly damaged by Hurricane Charley, according to estimates of the Florida Cattlemen's Association.
Do you want to early wean calves?
FARGO, N.D. - Midsummer means the calves should be maximizing gain at 20 to 30 pounds per week.
Recent seasonal rains have made the cows walking milk machines, which should continue as long as there is adequate forage quantity and quality.
Clarion Co. Fair sale totals are up
CLARION, Pa. - The Clarion County Fair 4-H livestock auction held July 30 totaled at $58,242.50, up substantially from last year's total of $48,871.
Shaver’s Creek: Look into an owl’s world
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. - Do you see that white light? Blink. Blink. Blink.
It isn't an emergency strobe light but it is a warning.
