Yearly Archives: 2011
Judge denies early release for former OFU treasurer
SALEM, Ohio — The former treasurer of the Ohio Farmer’s Union and the wife of Putnam County Sheriff Jim Beutler will not be getting...
Tractor and loader sell for $57,000 at Schrader auction
XENIA, Ohio -- Auctioneer Nick Cummings sold a JD 6330 tractor and 673 loader for $57,000 at the Dec. 29 auction held by Schrader...
1925-2010: Nicholas Pitorak
MONTVILLE, Ohio — Nicholas Pitorak, 85, of Montville, died Dec. 30, 2010 at UH Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township. He was born Oct....
No-till, rotation limits greenhouse gas emissions from farm fields
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Using no-till and corn-soybean rotation practices in farm fields can significantly reduce field emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide,...
Beekeeping for beginners
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Virtual Webinar Series Penn State Cooperative Extension is conducting a virtual Beginner Beekeeping Class starting in February 2011.
Webinar course
The webinar course...
CWT settles cattle lawsuit
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Cooperatives Working Together has reached an out-of-court settlement with the defendants in the civil action titled Kessler v. Greenville Livestock, Inc.,...
One third of Lake Erie coast is impacted by erosion
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Updated maps that document Lake Erie coastal recession in Ohio and designate coastal erosion areas have been finalized, and are being...
New practices can lead to healthier and more productive dairy cows
MADISON, N.J. -- As 2011 approaches, dairy producers may be looking for changes that can help improve cow health and profitability. With tightened European...