Monthly Archives: May 2011
Lack of worm control in goats can destroy herd
NEOSHO, Mo. — The recent wet weather and the warm days to follow usually means an increase in internal parasites or worms in sheep...
Mich. wheat producers to vote on marketing development program
LANSING, Mich. — A referendum to determine whether to establish a Michigan Wheat Program will be conducted from June 20 through July 1 by...
Late corn planting won’t necessarily mean lower yields
Farmers can expect yield losses of at least one bushel per acre for every day's delay in planting after the first week of May. But it all depends on July and August weather.
Fiscal year is lookin’ green for John Deere
MOLINE, Ill. -- Sales and profit in the second quarter at Deere & Company set an all-time quarterly record.Net income attributable to Deere &...
LETTER: Responsibility for animals can’t be taken lightly
Thank you for shedding light on animal research -- an area of great concern for people from all perspectives -- in the recent editorial.
Effects of rising fuel costs to impact some farmers more than others
This year's unexpected rise in fuel prices is certain to impact farmers in Ohio and across the nation, but the extent of the impact will vary across agricultural sectors.
Produce and foodborne illness: Workshop looks at cutting the risk
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Do you grow, handle or process fruits and vegetables? Learn what’s best for keeping them safe — and in doing...
Farm and Dairy adds digital sales manager
SALEM, Ohio — Gail White Hettrick has joined the staff at Farm and Dairy as digital sales manager. In this new position, Hettrick will be responsible for online advertising for the newspaper’s website, www.farmanddairy.com, as well as its newer digital products, including its e-newsletter and new blog, www.thesocialsilo.com.
Temple Grandin to speak in Ohio June 9
CYGNET, Ohio — Livestock producers will have the opportunity to listen to one of the most recognized animal scientist in the world June 9...
For the Bay: Precision feeding now extends to beef cattle in Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A strategy to control nutrient pollution from livestock in the Chesapeake Bay watershed — precision feeding, which increasingly has been...
