Yearly Archives: 2007
GOING UP
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio - 1961 The Berlin Crisis was escalating. Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union were stretched thin and the threat of nuclear war loomed over the world.
House gets down to farm bill nitty-gritty
WASHINGTON - The House agriculture committee began subcommittee markups of the 2007 farm bill this week.
Animal welfare rules are dynamic
Testimony before a House or Senate committee is not always the most scintillating reading. I've always marveled how legislators can stay awake during the most boring of hearings.
Aprons had infinite numbers of uses
A friend recently sent me a clipping about the history of aprons, stating that most of our children wouldn't even know what an apron is! A dear aunt.
Mergers killing healthy competition
When University of Wisconsin law professor Peter Carstensen read the U.S. Department of Justice May 4 press release announcing its blessing on pork giant Smithfield, Inc.
Black hens and brown eggs
Why do brown eggs have that extra wholesome, homespun appeal?
Out of the mouths of moms
As I reach the milestone of my 10th official Mother's Day, I find that I appreciate my own mother so much more.
Twister levels equipment dealerships
FENTON, Mo. - At least a dozen or more employees of equipment dealerships found their homes completely destroyed following a tornado that leveled nearly all of Greensburg, Kan.
Time is ripe for powdery mildew
WOOSTER, Ohio - With Ohio's wheat crop under way and performing well despite frost damage concerns, now is the time for growers to begin scouting for foliar diseases, especially on susceptible varieties.
New fungicide also fights head scab
WOOSTER, Ohio - A new fungicide has been introduced this season to help Ohio wheat growers in their fight against diseases.
