Yearly Archives: 2009
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 5, 2009
SMITHVILLE, Ohio -- The Smithville FFA competed in the Career Development Event soil judging contest Oct. 10. The rural team consisting of Wayne Stoller,...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 5, 2009
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson Milton Livestock Club held a meeting Sept. 24.
The members of the club discussed future fundraisers such as...
Every child should have a barn
It is often said that every boy should have a dog. That does sound nice. What I truly believe, however, is that every boy...
Mixed results from OSU Extension levies
Ohio State University Extension levies in Paulding, Jackson and Coshocton counties fail, while Hardin and Monroe levies pass.
Ohio voters overwhelmingly pass Issue 2, but HSUS plans its own ballot initiative
In the Nov. 3 election, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, but the Humane Society of United States plans its own ballot initiative in response.
USDA awards $17 million in grants to train beginning farmers and ranchers
ELGIN, Minn. -- The USDA awarded more than $17 million in grants to 29 institutions to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers...
Greenhouse to host symposium, conference
SUGARCREEK, Ohio -- April Showers Greenhouse will host a garden central symposium and organic vegetable conference, "Cultivate Your Passions," a day of lectures on...
Pennsylvania’s solar capacity doubles under solar rebate program
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The new Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program is performing better than expected and has helped to double the state's solar generating capacity...
Modified crops can reveal the hidden cost of resistance
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Genetically modified squash plants that are resistant to a debilitating viral disease become more vulnerable to a fatal bacterial infection,...
Crop producers should look to soil tests
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Crop producers may have shied away from making phosphorus or potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don't...
