Yearly Archives: 2009
Small ruminant production school set
ATHENS, Ohio -- A small ruminant production school for sheep and goat producers will be held this winter in Athens County. The school will...
Nursery short course, environmental trade show to be held Jan. 25-28
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State University Nursery Short Course and Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show will be held Jan. 25-28 at the Greater Columbus...
Economist sees lower crop prices in 2009
SAN ANTONIO -- Farm income hit a record high in 2008 due in part to record prices for corn, soybeans and wheat, but an...
Modified plants may yield more biofuel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Plants, genetically modified to ease the breaking down of their woody material, could be the key to a cheaper and...
Database to help teachers introduce environmental issues to lesson plans
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources updated a searchable, online database which will make it easier for teachers to introduce students to...
Learn to grow giant pumpkins
SALEM, Ohio -- The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will hold its giant pumpkin growing seminar from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Millcreek...
Reader sees glimpses of Lincoln in Obama
Editor: On Jan. 20, Inauguration Day will go down as a milestone in history. We will put into office our 44th President, Barack Obama,...
West Virginia Small Farm Conference to be held Feb. 24-26
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Small Farm Conference will be held Feb. 24-26 at the Ramada Inn, Morgantown. In its fifth year, the...
Hog producers may see modest profits
URBANA, Ill. -- Hog producers may see modest profits in 2009, depending upon costs of production and other factors, said a Purdue University Extension...
Shifting Gears…Shaw
1939 Allis Chalmers “B”
Owned by Richard Shaw, North Canton, Ohio
Richard Shaw has owned this tractor about a year. He bought it from an old...
