Monthly Archives: May 2011
Life Out Loud: Where does the time go?
The graduate. She has deep blue eyes, a gorgeous smile, and her senior class superlative is “prettiest hair.” That makes sense. She does have the prettiest hair. It’s a gorgeous shade of deep, natural red. This was true even when she was mostly bald and later, briefly, when it all sort of fluffed around her head like a vibrant dandelion puff.
Genetic change has always played a critical role in agriculture
College campuses never lack for opinion. Regardless of the subject, if you search hard enough, you're certain to find a slant.
Male black bears expanding territory
AKRON, Ohio -- In 2010, approximately 31 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While...
Red-crested tree rat is a surprise, species apparently not extinct
It hardly seems possible that in 2011 new species of vertebrates continue to be discovered or rediscovered.
And I'm not sure which is more exciting...
Agribusiness forum to discuss Israeli agricultural trends
Bob Cohen, of the Braintree Business Development Center in Mansfield, will present a report on agricultural trends in Israel at the next Northeast Ohio Agribusiness Forum.
Will pricing crops now reduce risk?
The bottom line is that 2011 is likely to be a profitable year for farmers. Determining just how profitable involves a complicated equation that includes number of bushels per acre, price per bushel, level of revenue protection and hedging.
Honey bee losses continue to hit beekeepers
Total losses from managed honey bee colonies nationwide were 30 percent from all causes for the 2010/2011 winter, according to the annual survey conducted by the USDA and the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA).
First cutting of forages in battle for Midwest farmers’ attention
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Consistently saturated soils from heavy spring rainfall have taken their toll on some Midwest forage crops -- especially alfalfa grown on soils that are less than moderately well drained.
Korean free-trade agreement could open market for U.S. agriculture
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — American agriculture should benefit from a pending free-trade agreement between the United States and Korea, according to an expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Risk Management Agency regional office offers tips for crop insurance and flood claims
Heavy rainfall and flood conditions across the Midwest have caused crop damage and slowed planting this spring. Producers who are unable to plant an insured crop by the final planting date due to an insurable cause, such as excess moisture and flooding have a number of options.
