Yearly Archives: 2010
A winter roosting box for chickadees is a tight spot
Recently, at a wild bird trade show in Missouri, a women approached me and thanked me for “a great idea.” She said she had...
Popularity of dairy sheep operations growing in all parts of the country
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerWOOSTER, Ohio -- When dairy sheep arrived on the agricultural radar screen in the early 1990s, many flocks were located in...
Wheat survey to assess head scab risk
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension plant pathologists are asking wheat growers, millers, bakers and grain handlers for their input on a multi-state...
Ideal grape growing conditions result in good yield for eastern U.S. vintners
By DARRIN YOUKERContributing writerWine makers have good reason to raise a glass this year. A hot, dry, summer has led to some of the...
Wayne County 4-H honors outstanding members and volunteers at banquet
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerORRVILLE, Ohio -- -The recipients of the 2010 Wayne County Excellence in 4-H Award and Meritorious Service Award were recognized Nov....
Webinar addresses state regulations pertaining to Marcellus Shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the natural-gas drilling boom into the deep Marcellus Shale formation has unfolded, state regulators have become increasingly aware of...
Turkey prices alone may result in more expensive holiday
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- With Thanksgiving around the corner, consumers will soon be purchasing and preparing the holiday dinner, which, in all likelihood, will be slightly more expensive than in 2009, according to data from The Food Institute.
Workshop to address organic farming in Ohio
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, a non-profit education organization, and the Ohio State University Organic Food & Farming Education and...
Ag economist advises farmers to think hard before incurring any more debt
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- In these tough economic times when consumers and businesses are spending less, farmers should think carefully about how much money...
4-H dairy teams from Ohio take honors at North American contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl took place Nov. 6-7 at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville. Ohio brought...
