Yearly Archives: 2011
‘High oleic’ could be ‘game changer’ for soybean growers
New soybean produces lower fat cooking oil and could help restore market share.
Cornell researchers awarded $4.5 million to improve next generation of grapes
GENEVA, N.Y. -- Got Concord in the refrigerator, Pinot in the wine rack or Thompson seedless in the fruit bowl? These familiar grape varieties will be making room for the next generation of improved grapes, with a boost from two grants totaling $4.5 million.
Lighter-Than-Air Society to host banquet, silent-auction fundraiser
AKRON -- The 59th annual Lighter-Than-Air-Society banquet and fundraising silent auction will take place Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill on The University of Akron campus.
Pancake breakfast will benefit Crawford County Fair building
BUCYRUS, Ohio -- The Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Association will serve a pancake breakfast to benefit the new multi-purpose building at the Crawford County...
Alternative fuels event draws big fleets, new ideas
Smith Dairy holds alternative fuels event, fleet manager makes big commitment
Meat Export Federation: U.S., India only major beef exporters without traceability program
WASHINGTON — A study assessing the impact of traceability and animal identification programs on the international market for red meat has been released by...
National beef ambassadors for 2012 announced
WOOSTER, Ohio -- John Weber (Minnesota), Kim Rounds (California), Arika Snyder (Pennsylvania), Rossie Blinson (North Carolina) and Emily Jack (Texas) were chosen as the 2012 National Beef Ambassador Team at the annual competition.
Why Trees Matter forum to explore role of trees in cities, suburbs
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's sixth annual Why Trees Matter forum, a look at the social, economic and environmental benefits of trees in cities and suburbs, takes place Oct. 19 in Wooster.
What’s the dirt on urban soils?
PITTSBURGH -- Penn State Extension of Allegheny County is offering classes on the chemical and the physical properties of urban soils at the Extension...
Plans set for Farmland Preservation Summit
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 12th annual Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit is planned for Nov. 17. Details Geared to local officials, land trust leadership...
