Yearly Archives: 2008
Blizzard Classic isn’t plowed under; 42 compete for titles
ROCKLEDGE, Pa. — Over the past 10 years, northeast Ohio has been home to one of the nation’s most unique marksmanship events.
What was...
Pork exports set records, but overproduction killing prices
One in every five pigs, about 20 percent, produced in the U.S. was exported during January and February.
A weekly roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 17, 2008
JEFFERSON, Ohio — The Prime Bovine 4-H club discussed fair preparation during its last meeting in Jefferson.
Members selected T-shirts for...
Don’t rush to switch to early corn
Full-season corn hybrids are the best choice, even if planting is delayed.
A weekly roundup of FFA news for the week of April 17, 2008
ASHLAND, Ohio — The Mapleton FFA general livestock team recently placed at several competitions.
The team won the Mount Gilead contest, with Jared...
U.S. economy is ‘eating seed corn’
American humorist Will Rogers once joked that “there’s no trick” in coming up with political wisecracks “when you have the whole government working for...
Calling ‘Bossie’ stands the test of time
“Many the morn when the mist covers the valley as I softly call, ‘Come, Boss, come, Boss,’ and the day begins with a shining...
Tricks of the trade keep costs down
The high cost of fertilizers has led some graziers to conclude that they can no longer afford to fertilize their pastures.
Forage has now...
If you want to get something done, be somebody
“Politics should not be merely a spectator sport.”
— Lyndon Johnson
I did not set out to become an activist. It just sort of...
25 Ways to Enjoy Soy Foods
April is Soyfoods Month. Serve something soy.
