Monthly Archives: March 2011
Dairy Policy Action Coalition goals
Here are some of the things DPAC wants to accomplish. More is available on their website. To view the news story that goes with...
Dairy coalition group making positive strides for farmers
It's based in Pa. and Ohio, but its mission is being taken to Washington and beyond.
Yes, growers use Bt corn hybrids, but refuge compliance still confusing
'Stacked' Bt corn hybrids use has increased significantly since 2006, reaching 47 percent of U.S. planted corn acres in 2010. But there's concern refuge compliance is eroding.
TB-positive deer triggers testing of cattle in two Michigan counties
Following the finding of a TB-positive white-tailed deer in Michigan, any cattle, bison, and cervid farms within a 10-mile radius around where the deer was harvested must complete testing for bovine TB in the next six months.
Two Licking County farmers inducted into agricultural hall of fame
NEWARK, Ohio -- Two Licking County leaders were inducted into the county's Agricultural Hall of Fame during the annual Salute to Agriculture breakfast March...
Four northwest Ohio landowners preserve farms
PERRYSBURG, Ohio -- The Black Swamp Conservancy has entered into permanent farmland preservation agreements with four landowners in Fulton and Seneca counties. These agricultural...
It’s not too late, we want your dessert recipes!
Farm and Dairy is busy compiling recipes for its newest cookbook. This time, we're focusing on the sweet stuff -- the good stuff. The...
Beekeeping: Somebody has to do it!
WOOSTER, Ohio — “We can always find bees, but we can’t always find beekeepers,” said Dr. James Tew, Ohio State University Extension bee specialist....
Barn tour and conference in Lancaster
BURBANK, Ohio -- Friends of Ohio Barns is preparing for the 12th annual Ohio Barn Conference April 29 and 30 in Lancaster, Ohio.The weekend...
Some things do get better with time: home heating
As a long, cold winter finally winds down, I was thinking about how comfortable most of us are in our homes with modem heating...
