Monthly Archives: March 2011
Peregrine falcons begin nesting season in Ohio, follow online
COLUMBUS -- The 2011 peregrine falcon nesting season is under way in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
There...
A review of popular birding magazines
Subscribers to Birder’s World magazine may be surprised when the April issue of the magazine arrives. It has a new name — BirdWatching.
After more...
USDA research center in Coshocton may close next fall due to budgets
Dr. Martin Shipitalo, USDA/ARS (Coshocton, OH) presented his research with earthworms and conservation tillage effects at the Tri-State Tillage Conference this past February.
FSA loans assist farmers in financial distress
Hello friends,The Farm Service Agency has a guaranteed loan program available to assist farmers and agricultural lenders. The guaranteed loans are made by a...
Cheesemaking workshop gives participants an edge in the industry
Hello northeast Ohio dairy farmers. OSU Extension is saying cheese again! OSU Extension is sponsoring a three-day basic cheesemaking course geared for local dairy,...
Kitchen is heart and soul of farm
There is nothing more joyful than laughter and conversation wrapped around a hearty meal with friends.
Love and loss, pride and joy
"I can't find Pikachu."You wouldn't think those words would strike fear in a woman's heart but oh, let me tell you, they do. Pikachu...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 31, 2011:
BARLOW, Ohio -- The Warren FFA Chapter held its 51st banquet at Warren High School March 12. After the meal, Weston McAfee recited the...
A roundup of 4-H news from the week of March 31, 2011:
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio -- The Jackson-Milton Livestock 4-H Club met March 22. Some of the members gave presentations on by-products of their species of...
EarthKind roses easy to care for, high performance
OMAHA, Neb. -- EarthKind Roses are low-input roses that combine outstanding performance and superior disease tolerance. Less water, fertilizer and pesticides are needed to...