Monthly Archives: December 2005
Soybean crop may reach record yield
COLUMBUS - Despite varied rainfall and high insect populations, Ohio's soybean crop may be headed for a record-breaking year in yields.
Publisher announces subscription increase
SALEM, Ohio - The subscription rate to Farm and Dairy will increase Jan. 1, 2006. The current one-year subscription rate of $28 will increase to $31, and a two-year subscription will increase to $53 from the current price of $48.
Ohio bioenergy project gets federal funds
WOOSTER, Ohio - An Ohio State University project aimed at generating clean energy from farming and food-processing wastes has received $1.
If it says ‘Angus,’ is it really Angus?
WASHINGTON - The USDA has approved ViaGen's DNA verified beef program, AnguSure, which uses genetic testing to verify the genetic heritage of animals sold as "Angus.
Hog prices drastically lower this fall
URBANA, Ill. - Increased supplies do not seem to be the cause of weaker hog prices, which reached lows for the year during Thanksgiving week and averaged the lowest prices in November of the past 22 months, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
Farm City Banquet honors Butler Countians
BUTLER, Pa. - The annual Farm City Banquet was recently held at the Butler County Community College.
Come rain, snow, sleet or shine: Weather observer honored
MILLPORT, Ohio - "It's just like milking cows" is how veteran weather observer, Edwin Copeland, describes his nearly 50 years recording local temperatures and precipitation for the National Weather Service.
Dairy tool improves bottom line
SALEM, Ohio- Even the best dairies have areas where they can squeeze a few more dollars. Maybe it's reproduction.
Ohio Farm Bureau honors ag leaders
COLUMBUS - Their careers took them around the world or took root close to home, but the life paths of John C.
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates say commercial tax has to go
COLUMBUS - Ohio Farm Bureau delegates weren't happy with the state board's support of the commercial activity tax, or CAT, and voiced that displeasure during the farm group's annual meeting Dec.
