Monthly Archives: September 2010
The days of buses, bullies and books
By mid-September, most children west of the Ohio have a month of the new school year already on the books.That means some young scholar...
Scenes from the 2010 Farm Science Review
Scenes from the 2010 Farm Science Review.
Lawsuit filed by CWT against Illinois livestock auction over herd retirement
Auction accused of violating terms of recent herd retirement program.
Market Monitor: Whoa, Baby, Hot! Hot! Hot!
One of our family stories involves number one son in a restaurant tasting his soup. The attractive girl going by our table was surprised...
Conservation Reserve Program sign-up benefits producers, protects habitat
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently said USDA will accept 4.3 million acres offered by landowners under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general...
Keeping rural history alive
What is being lost through society is being brought back through technology for future generations.
Marcellus Shale gas leasing: Consult your lawyer, and get it in writing
Be prepared when approached about a Marcellus Shale gas lease.
Biomass crops featured in Farm Science Review plots
LONDON, Ohio -- From poplar and willow trees to sweet sorghum and switchgrass, visitors to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review can learn more...
Ohio governor, other officials survey tornado damage at OARDC
Two slide shows of state and national officials assessing the tornado damage.
Study shows suction aeration minimizes pests in grain bins
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Aeration -- blowing ambient air through grain storage bins -- has been used for decades to maintain the quality of grain...