Monthly Archives: January 2011
U.S. unable to consume ethanol fast enough
Researchers say U.S. is unable to consume ethanol at a fast enough rateWASHINGTON -- The U.S. doesn't have the infrastructure to meet the federal...
High seller goes for $3700 at Art-Crest Holstein sale
FREDERICKSBURG, Ohio -- Andrew R. Troyer, 6230 Moreland Road, Fredericksburg, Ohio, held an Art-Crest Holstein Dispersal Dec. 29 at his farm. The herd of...
Strickland bans ownership of wild animals to fulfill agreement with HSUS
COLUMBUS -- Outgoing Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland issued an executive order Jan. 6 that bans the private ownership of dangerous wild animals.The emergency executive...
Farmers, embrace your link in the food chain
Farmers need to embrace their new/old role in the food chain, engage with eaters everywhere through outreach and education. We should "own" the food issue.
State government revenues decline, according to U.S. Census Bureau
WASHINGTON -- Total state government revenue dropped to $1.1 trillion in 2009, a decline of 30.8 percent from $1.6 trillion in 2008, according to...
Elder Vogel appointed to Pa. senate committee
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Senator Elder Vogel Jr. was appointed by President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, to be the new Chairman of the Senate Agriculture...
Great Lakes offers great opportunities for anglers in 2011
It will be interesting to see what the Great Lakes offer fishermen during the coming months. If last summer serves as a predictor, there...
Cowabunga, Dude! Time management
It is that time of the year when we reflect on “Wow, where did 2010 go?” or begin to make resolutions or set goals...
Worrying won’t solve life’s problems
With age comes wisdom, but with wisdom comes the realization of concerns that never occur to a person during the bliss of youth. When...
Let there be light in the pork markets
A Dec. 28, 2010, Wall Street Journal story laments the “near-halt” of pork belly trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Bellies were “once among...
