Monthly Archives: February 2011
Study seeks to extend vase life of roses
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina State University research intended to extend the "vase life" of roses inserts a gene from celery inside rose plants...
Who holds our national debt?
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The national debt is becoming a bigger and bigger issue. The debt represents money the U.S. government owes to someone. But...
Northeastern Ohio economy showing slight signs of life
CLEVELAND -- For the third consecutive quarter since the recession began, northeast Ohio has posted year-over-year employment gains. The quarterly Cleveland Plus Economic Review,...
Pennsylvania Young Farmers recognize outstanding members
DUBOIS, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association held its 51st annual winter conference in DuBois, Feb. 8-10, recognizing the achievements of outstanding members.Nearly...
Create a cash flow plan for your dairy at Penn State workshops through state
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The perception is often that milk producers can do very little to control milk price and on-farm profitability. But,...
Is there enough acreage for corn?
URBANA, Ill. -- Most of the focus on 2011 U.S. planted acreage centers on corn acreage. There are a number of reasons for that...
Rules put Ohio veal industry in jeopardy, some producers say
A petition has been signed by farmers who say they do not plan to be in business, under current proposals.
Rogator nets $75,000 at Schrader auction
WILMINGTON, Ohio -- Auctioneers Kevin Wendt and Nick Cummings of Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co., Inc. held an auction Feb. 22 in Wilmington,...
Dangerous crime: Tampering with electric meters
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- Every year, rural electric cooperatives across the country cope with thieves -- folks who deliberately tamper with their electric meter to...
OLCSB advances dairy, beef, sheep and goat standards
Four more livestock standards available for public comments in Ohio.
