Monthly Archives: January 2011
Farmers must stand united
Editor:I'd like to address the continued criticism that Farm Bureau has taken over the HSUS compromise, as I see that many people are still...
Feds ease up regulations surrounding Roundup Ready alfalfa
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced its decision to grant non-regulated status for alfalfa that...
Conservation forum set for landowners
GREENSBURG, Pa. -- A half-day forum explaining the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program will be held Feb. 23, at the Westmoreland Conservation District, Donohoe Center,...
Noble K. Hopkins
ANDOVER, Ohio -- Noble K. Hopkins, 88, of Kinsman, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at the Andover Village Retirement Community.He was born April...
U.S. edamame production takes a step forward, with herbicide registration
URBANA, Ill. -- U.S. edamame production just took a step forward.The herbicide Dual Magnum has recently been registered for use on edamame, or edible,...
Tractor Supply reports 2010 fourth quarter and full year results
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the U.S., recently announced financial results for its fourth...
Produce farmer shares words of wisdom with Ohio growers
See our report on the food safety portion of the conference here.
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- When life throws you a bad deal -- and it's...
Ohio Fair Managers Association announces inductees into hall of fame
SALEM, Ohio — Five people were inducted into the Ohio Fair Managers Association Hall of Fame Jan. 9. Honored for their service to...
Debate continues over beef checkoff
It wouldn’t be a new year without the big players in the $80 million-per-year beef checkoff — the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, the Federation of...
Stark County: Hard work and love make dreams come true for Schmuki Dairy farm
The Schmuki dairy began as the American dream and now it continues as the dream profession for Mike Schmuki, who was honored as Stark Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2010 Conservation Farmer of the Year.
