Monthly Archives: April 2010
Eli Shetler revives lime pile farm technique in Mount Eaton
By ARLEN D. MILLERMOUNT EATON, Ohio — What would motivate a 64-year-old to invest 90 hours of intense labor breaking up 30 tons of...
James F. Cavanaugh, 1917-2010: Noted Jersey breed leader
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- James Francis Cavanaugh, executive secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Club from 1956 to July 1, 1985 and the founding executive...
Tests find bacteria in dairy’s raw milk
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pa. Department of Agriculture has suspended the permit for Pasture Maid Creamery in New Castle, Pa., Lawrence County, to sell...
Greenhousing, like farming, is a family business for many
To keep a farm in the family, many families increase their acres, buy more cows, hogs or poultry so they can increase production for the newest generation. The same strategy of expansion and development is important for sisters Robin Voltz and Rinda Sloan -- the third generation to manage their family's operation just north of Loudonville, Ohio. But they're not investing in livestock or acreage. Instead, they're improving their perennials, poinsettias, herbs, fruits, vegetables and landscaping.
Carroll County Extension levy will give back to community
Editor:As April 15 approaches, I, like many of us, am painfully aware of the burden taxes have put on our society. We look at...
Reader encourages ‘yes’ votes on Extension levy
Editor:As our vote goes, so goes our country, state and county. If you don’t vote don’t complain. In the organizations that I belong to...
Optimism and hope reign supreme for a Jefferson County dairy farm
The Griffiths work as a team to farm 225 acres and milk 80 head of cattle two times a day.
Producing food in Ashtabula or Trumbull county? Survey looking for you
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- In an effort to connect consumers with local agricultural producers, the OSU Extension offices in Ashtabula and Trumbull counties are conducting...
Rethink rotations before switching to organic grains
In Purdue research, a corn-soybeans-wheat/alfalfa-alfalfa rotation provided the highest first-crop profitability in transitioning to organic grain production.
Agencies commit $50 million to create climate change models, study impacts
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. departments of agriculture and energy and the National Science Foundation have created a joint research program that designates nearly $50...
