Monthly Archives: May 2011
Go time: Farm wheels turning, tracks churning
Crop progress? Good temperatures now will still give us a normal crop. This will mostly be true for next week, then we go downhill fast.
Schumer hopes to tap into farm bill money to boost maple syrup sales
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to get his Maple TAP Act into the 2012 farm bill. The legislation would provide grants to states that create new programs for maple farmers.
Maryland cow leads Jersey breed for living production
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio —The American Jersey Cattle Association has a new leader in its Living Lifetime Production Contest. After ranking second in the two previous...
Class for inmates can lead to a better life for parent and child
Since 1999, Joseph Maiorano has talked about parenting with more than 600 fathers. Fit 2B Fathers classes are held exclusively at the Eastern Ohio Correction Facility. The center is a community-based correctional facility that provides an alternative to prison for non-violent offenders.
Market lighting affects nutrients
USDA researchers have found that spinach leaves exposed to light similar to the 24-hour fluorescent light received by packages of fresh salad greens on...
New variety of organic corn developed by Cornell scientist available for sale
ITHACA, N.Y. -- It took Cornell breeder Margaret Smith years to perfect her new variety of organic corn but only six weeks to get...
Penn State researchers develop stink-bug tracking tool
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As crop growers and homeowners brace for another year of infestations by the brown marmorated stink bug, Penn State researchers...
Ohio FFA seeks ‘infinite potential’ at state convention
State convention focuses on life achievements, awards and accomplishments.
Animal research saves lives of both humans and animals
Those who would decry animal research of any kind are actually hurting future care, health, and treatment of the very animals they proclaim to protect.
Farmers sue Army Corps of Engineers after levee explosion destroys farmland
WASHINGTON -- Attorneys have filed a class action complaint on behalf of farmers whose land was flooded when the U.S. Army Corps...
