Monthly Archives: May 2011
Penn State’s multipurpose cover-crop seeder handles three passes in one
A cover-crop seeder designed by Penn State agricultural scientists that can plant seed, add herbicides and spray fertilizer in a single trip might also improve corn yields.
LSU researchers study use of river sediment to repair coast
BATON ROUGE, La. -- As the already gargantuan body of water swells beyond its normal human-made boundaries, the state of Louisiana is starting to see impact after having seen the damage already done to states from Missouri to Mississippi.
ODNR creates website to address shale development
Recognizing the importance of providing accurate information regarding shale development in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Mineral Resources Management launched an enhanced oil and gas Web page that focuses on shale development.
Going local doesn’t solve environmental, health issues
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- To David Cleveland, a professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Barbara, it seemed as though Santa Barbara County would be a great example of what many are advocating as a solution to the problems of a conventional agrifood network -- a local food system.
Raw or cooked? Depends on what nutrients you need
Which is better for you: raw or cooked vegetables? The answer, according to Tammy Roberts, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension, may surprise some people.
Ohio ag officials discuss worst growing season to date
“We all know that we’re in very unusual conditions, but I just want to stress that they are extremely unusual conditions ..."
Vacation with us… Maruskin
Joe Maruskin, of Canfield, Ohio, took Farm and Dairy along while skiing in Keystone, Colo., March 20. Joe is pictured at 11,500 feet overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Joe’s wife, Debbie, and daughter, Katie, were also along.
Vacation with us… Hill
Sandy and Janice Hill, of Salem, Ohio, went on a Caribbean cruise in February. In St. Thomas, the couple, along with Farm and Dairy, took a tour of the historic Blackbeard’s Castle, a real pirate tower.
Vacation with us… Ebie
Travis and Kelsea Ebie went to the Smoky Mountains for spring break. They brought Farm and Dairy along for the ride.
Vacation with us… Duma and friends
This group went on a Caribbean Valentine’s cruise Feb. 13-20, and Farm and Dairy sure did feel the love!
