Yearly Archives: 2004
PROGRESS: Noble Co. couple thankful for nursery creation
These Ohio farmers switched from cattle to dogwoods, and are glad they did.
Pa. farm bill’s future still uncertain
Republican leaders sue governor's administration over a veto's legality.
Dutch dairy sues neighbors
Dairy says concerned citizens group lied about farm and conspired to ruin the operation so it would leave the United States.
A life of hostas
More than 1,800 varieties of hostas with shades of greens and whites and yellows, some with leaves as big as elephant ears, are grown by Pete and Jean Ruh at their Geauga County home.
PROGRESS: Grass-fed lambs dot spring pastures
Bruce and Lisa Rickard of Fox Hollow Farm had no farm background, but dreamed of having a farm.
PROGRESS: Convert hog manure to oil? You bet
Researcher wants every American hog farm to have a reactor.
Ohio LegislatureFarmers fight to save crop seeds
Ohio legislators may allow Buckeye State farmers to keep and replant seeds with patented technologies.
USDA’s 2002 ag census: Not a good year to be counted
In Ohio, 97 percent of the farms are owned by families or partnerships; in Pennsylvania, 98 percent.
Reagan’s patriotism wasn’t an act
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the life, death, pride, optimism and belief in freedom of former President Ronald Reagan.
Parents shouldn’t put children in dangerous situations
Reader responds to article about child kicked in head by a relative's horse.
