Monthly Archives: July 2011
Ohio Sheep Day: Looking for new farming niche? Think sheep
Accelerated lambing could hold key to greater sheep profitability, and small farms in Midwest are poised to take advantage of opportunity.
Blue Heron Farm: Selling lambs year-round can work
It all started with 12 lambs Duane Miller brought home for his wife, Cynthia Koonce, to bottle feed and try to save and raise. In her kitchen. Today, she's raising sheep, all right -- 350 of them.
Is wheat straw worth something? Yes!
Be sure to know what nutrients you’re taking off that field.
Why is early castration of bull calves important?
By MICHELLE ARNOLDContributing writerIn the U.S., more than 17 million bulls are castrated yearly that range in age from 1 day to 1 year...
Reader: United Egg Producers agreement is ironic
Editor:In response to the July 7 article, United Egg Producers and HSUS announce agreement over hen housing, how ironic is it that on the...
NOAA: Strong El Niño could bring increased storm surges to U.S. East Coast
WASHINGTON — Coastal communities along the U.S. East Coast may be at risk to higher sea levels accompanied by more destructive storm surges in future El Niño years, according to a new study by NOAA.
Penn State economists: Tax cuts not best way to improve economy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- High-tech training may trump tax breaks for creating more jobs and improving a state's economy.
Auction Roundup: Kiko instrument auction fills hall with sounds of music
NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- On June 22 the Champion Event Center in North Canton, Ohio, was filled with not only the musical auction chant of Kiko Auctioneers, but it was joined by the strumming and plucking of musical instruments that were being auctioned off at the first Kiko auction to feature musical instruments and equipment exclusively.
Ohio-Israel agricultural initiative welcomes AFIMILK USA to Ohio
CLEVELAND — S.A.E. Afikim (Afimilk) has established its North American base and a logistics center in Massillon, Ohio.
The check should be in the mail
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Farmers owed money from the Archbold Elevator are getting it back.Money released The Ohio Controlling Board voted July 11 to release...
