Yearly Archives: 2004
USDA expands mad cow checks
An enhanced program could detect BSE even if there were only five positive animals in the entire country.
U.S. spring weather outlook? Just ‘typical’
Weather forecasters predict a "typical" spring.
Spring means schools visit farms
School trips should visit family farms, not CAFOs.
Return of morality will heal our country
We attack Mel Gibson, but continue to support abortion, this reader observes.
Mustard may be next organic pesticide
A University of Idaho researcher is analyzing mustard's potential as an organic pesticide.
Inspect wheat now for winter injury
If you get a break in the weather, walk your wheat stands to check for winter damage.
Indoor tractor pull set for April 9-10
Ohio state fairgrounds hosts a huge indoor tractor pull.
Forage management for horse owners
April meeting answers horse owners' questions about pasture management.
Daffodil Dairy Sale marks anniversary
The 30th anniversary edition Daffodil Dairy Sale will be held at the Carroll County Fairgrounds March 30.
Columnist perpetuates family lore, but it’s just a myth
Family trees are often filled with more fiction than fact, observes reader Kevin Sherlock.
