Monthly Archives: May 2008
Gripe, then adjust grazing tactics
Everyone seems to like to talk about the weather and farmers probably lead the pack in a lot of those discussions.
It is either...
Anti-ethanol effort led by grocers
According to two documents posted on Sen. Charles Grassley’s, R-Iowa, congressional Web site, the “grassroots” anti-ethanol media blitz that’s hitched today’s climbing food prices...
Black vulture kills increasing in Ohio
SALEM, Ohio -- Fairfield County cattleman Dick Kilbarger saw it with his own eyes: Eight or 10 black vultures spread in a semi-circle across...
Shifting Gears…Jones
1947 Cockshutt 30
Owned by Clifford Jones, Jeromesville, Ohio
Clifford Jones bought this Cockshutt 30 brand new in 1947 and used it on his farm near...
Find out what’s eating your shrub with online tool
ITHACA, N.Y. — If a pest is attacking one of your ornamental trees or shrubs, you can now turn to the online Interactive Plant...
U.S. bison industry says ‘help wanted’ to farmers
Bison boom coming? Industry group thinks so.
Energy prices fundamental to corn
URBANA, Ill. — Corn and soybean markets are not reliant solely on energy or futures prices to support their levels, said a University of...
Crude oil drives commodities
By MIKE WOOLVERTON
Extension Grain Economist
Sighs of relief were heard throughout the grain trade last week as corn and soybean planting both progressed. Ordinarily, prices...
Hallowed ground: Arlington Cemetery workers pay their respects every day
By KANTELE FRANKO
ARLINGTON, Va. — Nearly 4 million people visit Arlington National Cemetery annually, many of them tourists searching for U.S. history. They watch...
Ohio will host Horse Progress Days July 4 and 5
By KAREN KIRSCHContributing Writer
MOUNT HOPE, Ohio --The tiny village of Mount Hope, Ohio, will host Horse Progress Days July 4 and 5. This is...
