Monthly Archives: July 2010
Tests find bovine TB in Paulding Co., Ohio, dairy herd
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Preliminary tests performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory revealed a positive result for bovine tuberculosis in...
2010 Trumbull Co. Fair; Ohio Proud Fair
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions at this year's Trumbull County Fair.
I’ve mastered the fine art of a hobby-free existence
It is fairly well established that one should never discuss politics or religion in polite company. I think, however, that a third category of...
NCBA realizes reorganization misstep
That didn't take long.Before most of the newspapers carrying last week's installment of this summer's most popular soap opera, "The Beef Checkoff Chronicles," could...
Set for fun with Clover and Alfalfa
Farm and Dairy ColumnistWhile all of our neighbors were busy in the hay fields, we were finding a unique new way to add timothy...
Nature’s fireworks: Fireflies’ bioluminescence
The first firefly of the year appeared in my yard a month ago. As fireworks commemorate Independence Day, I’m reminded of the natural fireworks...
Animal abuser, animal rights activist fooled dairy farmer with seemingly good backgrounds
Charges considered against MFA, filmmaker reportedly participated in abuse, as well.
Prenuptial agreement: Do I need one?
When couples marry, they do so with the outlook that it’s a life-long commitment. Have you considered what might happen to the assets you...
Ohio animal welfare compromise: Smart move or sell-out?
Leadership of Ohio's major commodity and farm groups sat down at the negotiating table with the Humane Society of the United States. Why? Well, let's just say politics makes strange bedfellows.
Conklin Dairy Farm: NO additional charges
A Union County Grand Jury has cleared Gary Conklin, owner of Conklin Farms in Plain City and others, of allegations of animal abuse.
