Monthly Archives: January 2010
Learn to spot who’s who at bird feeders this winter
Whether you need help identifying birds for Project FeederWatch, or you're preparing for next month's Great Backyard Bird Count, or you'd just like to...
Learn to spot who’s who at bird feeders this winter
Whether you need help identifying birds for Project FeederWatch, or you're preparing for next month's Great Backyard Bird Count, or you'd just like to...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 28, 2010
ALBANY, Ohio -- The Alexander FFA chapter held a chapter competition for the Job interview CDE. Members who competed for the Division 3 position...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 28, 2010
MECHANICSTOWN, Ohio -- The Freedom Riders 4-H club met Jan. 11 at Adviser Tiffany Roberts' home, with 20 in attendance.The treasurer's report was given,...
Produce growers, farms not exempt from theft
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- As the economy struggles and job loss rises, even produce growers and retailers should prepare themselves for theft, and develop ways...
Grain farmers urged to consider all options after fallout from corn crop
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The recent corn price dip of 50 cents to 60 cents per bushel is on the minds of grain growers...
Governor Strickland pushes for advanced energy to repair state’s problems
Strickland wants to pursue the construction of a biorefinery, building on Ohio’s agricultural output and ideal location. It would converts farm output into food, fuel and biopolymers.
Justice department to Dean Foods: See you in court
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit Jan. 22 against Dean Foods Company, challenging its April 2009 acquisition of...
Produce growers concerned over national plan, FDA vows regs will be ‘scale-appropriate.’
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- A call for stricter standards on raw produce has spurred interest among growers across the Buckeye State, as they consider whether...
Two ugly weeks in the grain markets
It is hard to get excited about selling me grain when corn has dropped 60 cents, beans are off $1.40 since Jan. 4, and wheat is down almost 90 cents.
