Monthly Archives: April 2010
Main Street banks want reform
Rare is the day when the U.S. Senate Ag Committee lands on the front page of the New York Times. That day, however, came...
What’s so great about Ohio? Let me tell you
Most women go to the beautician for highlights, lowlights, maybe a deep condition. Me, I go for livestock.There are numerous charming reasons why I...
FSA encourages producers to report prevented planting, failed crop acreage
Hello Again!And a warm welcome to the beautiful springtime weather! With spring planting upon us, the Farm Service Agency encourages producers to report any...
Farmers use Sudangrass to subdue Canada thistle for Univeristy of Illinois study
URBANA, Ill. — Farmers who don’t rely on or want to minimize the use of chemical herbicides need creative solutions to win the battle...
Loose cows take center stage at Ohio State
COLUMBUS — Stay calm.When you’ve got a 1,000-pound cow running around loose in a public place, that’s the best advice that Ohio State University...
Gates Foundation joins fund to support world’s poorest farmers
WASHINGTON -- Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, joined representatives of the governments of the U.S., Canada, Spain and South...
Eastern Ohio Grazing Council formed to help local producers
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The newly formed Eastern Ohio Grazing Council is pleased to offer assistance to landowners wanting to learn more about grazing and...
MSU helps form Michigan cheese cooperative
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Move over Wisconsin cheese, here comes Michigan cheese. That's what the 11 members of the newly formed Michigan Cheese Makers...
Website helps predict pest problems
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A Web-based resource developed by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is helping crop producers manage insects, diseases...
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board holds first meeting, talks definitions
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The board put into place by nearly two-thirds of Ohioans to regulate livestock care and set standards for the state held...