Yearly Archives: 2008
Fungicide experiment results all over the board, corn yields greatly varied
WOOSTER, Ohio — The jury is still out on the effectiveness and feasibility of using fungicides on corn in the absence of diseases to...
Pa. winter wheat numbers thrash 2007
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Based on May 1 conditions, Pennsylvania’s 2008 production of winter wheat is expected to be 23 percent above 2007.
Final total...
USDA predicts lower corn numbers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released its monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate, which included the first estimate of the...
Killer caterpillar numbers high this year, keep pregnant mares protected
By HOLLY WIEMERS
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Experts report that eastern tent caterpillars are now wandering and population levels are among the highest they’ve seen since...
Carl E. Huddleston
NORTH LAWRENCE, Ohio — Carl E. “Sam” Huddleston, 79, died April 23, 2008, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born Jan. 3, 1929, in...
Report dead or dying bats to wildlife conservationists
RESTON, Va. — Investigations continue looking into the cause of a mysterious illness that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of bats since...
Deadline extended to May 30 for Conservation Security Program
COLUMBUS — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently extended the deadline to apply for the Conservation Security Program to May 30.
Farmers...
Flowers and birds are a bit mixed up
No matter your opinion of the late but unmourned winter -- since this is a family publication we'll not offer our thoughts -- it...
George Eli Sharec
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio -- George Eli Sharec, 85, a lifelong resident of Newton Falls, died May 2, 2008, at Laurie Ann Nursing Home in...
All-American pulling at Mercer Raceway Park May 24
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer Raceway Park will present the All-American “Spring Nationals” world championship pulling event May 24 at 6:30 p.m.
The rain date...
