Monthly Archives: February 2009
Feed and grain summit held in Harrisburg, Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Industry professionals interested in taking an active role in developing regional policies and an action plan relating to feed and grain...
Are wind turbines an energy option in Mahoning Valley?
CANFIELD, Ohio — Are wind turbine systems a practical alternative energy source for residents in the Mahoning Valley?
An informational seminar will be held...
Dope busted for transporting marijuana
Man from British Columbia arrested for hauling drugs in cattle trailer
SUMAS, Wash. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Sumas port of...
Make your own cheese at workshop
JEFFERSON, Ohio — Enhance your dairy operation with a farmstead cheese business with the aid of an Ohio State University Extension cheese-making workshop.
The workshop...
Ice cutting a tradition for Amish
HOWARD, Ohio — They say it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow somebody some good. This cold January has certainly helped the fuel dealers, and it has put a thick layer of ice on farm ponds.
Monsanto hopes to simplify selection of branded traits
ST. LOUIS -- Monsanto is hoping to simplify trait selection for farmers with the launch of Genuity, which will differentiate the company's technology products...
U.S. needs to produce, not just consume
Editor:More credit is not the answer to America's economic problem. Consuming beyond our means is what created our dilemma. Thirty years ago, I worked...
Who wouldn’t hire these FFA’ers!
West Holmes FFA'ers (L-R) Trevor Turner, Linsey Howell, Mac Golemo, Nakesha Klingler, Casey Schlauch recently competed in the district job interview contests, with two...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Feb. 26, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Winter blues with Sgt. Schultz grain market
The basic problem with writing a grain marketing column for (gulp) 22 years is that readers start to assume the writer knows something. The...
