Monthly Archives: June 2008
Wise antibiotic use just makes sense
In Europe, antibiotics are handled and administered by veterinarians. Interestingly, antibiotics are used on organic dairy farms — when necessary for animal health —...
Despite the drama, it was a great Florida winter
By TERRY MORT
Sorry it has taken me so long to finish our year of events in Florida this year, but when you are gone...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 12, 2008
LISBON, Ohio — Jill Zehentbauer, daughter of Neil and LouAnn Zehentbauer of Hanoverton, Ohio, has been named the recipient of this year’s Bank-sponsored 4-H/FFA...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of June 12, 2008
ANDOVER, Ohio — The Pymatuning Valley FFA chapter took May 20 to teach kindergartners and first graders where their food comes from with a...
Sleep over, perchance to dream (or cry)
It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. If this is so,...
Pitt agricultural entrepreneurship program: Linking farmers and resources for success
SALEM, Ohio -- More than 10 years ago, on the way home from his county's first-ever farmland preservation meeting, Pennsylvania farmer Craig Sweger had...
Creatures under rocks and in the skies: Help for hellbenders and birds
Here's a question for the anglers in the family: Have you ever hooked a long, slimy, four-legged creature while fishing on a clear, cool,...
Pigeon King gets wings clipped in Maryland
SALEM, Ohio -- Another state has clipped the wings of Pigeon King International.Maryland's Securities Commissioner filed an order requesting Pigeon King International and its...
Taking it to the street
In mid-May, the anticipation at Kretschmann Farm is unmistakable. Workers scurry from field to field, tractors wait impatiently for drivers and Don Kretschmann walks with an urgent step. It's growing season and every minute counts.
Bioproducts could put agriculture back into economic picture
Ohio task force recommendations link agriculture with chemical and polymer industries.
