Yearly Archives: 2011
First Eastern Equine Encephalitis case of 2011 reported in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced the first fatality associated with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a Midland County horse.
Silage harvest moving along, but combines remain in the machine shed
SALEM, Ohio — A combination of sunshine and rain is once again trying some farmers’ patience, as they start harvesting silage and preparing...
Free webinar to provide details on fracking process
COLUMBUS -- High-volume hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, and its impact on farmers and landowners will be the subject of a webinar Sept. 27 at 6 p.m.
Ohio firefighters assist with efforts to battle wildfire blazes in Texas
COLUMBUS -- Ohio wildfire fighters are playing a Texas-sized role in helping to control record-setting numbers of wildfires in the drought-stricken Lone Star State,...
Crop performance matters when assessing greenhouse gas emissions
MADISON, Wis. -- A study by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service has concluded that measuring the emission of greenhouse gases from croplands should take into account the crops themselves.
Want to make more money? Stay in school
The estimated impact on annual earnings between a professional degree and an eighth grade education? About $72,000 a year.
Check how much money that Ohio state employee rakes in
Want to know how much that state inspector makes? How about the regional lottery chief? A new fully searchable state employee salary database with updated 2011 figures is now online.
Do fall nitrogen applications break down corn stover, or just waste money?
A University of Illinois Extension soil and plant fertility specialist says corn stover has become more of a management concern as new hybrids produce stronger stalks, more corn-on-corn acres are planted, and less tillage is done.
U.S. record ethanol exports continue
WASHINGTON -- While oil and environmental interests seek to block the growth of the ethanol market in the U.S., other nations around the world are increasing their use of American-made ethanol.
49 things we love at the Farm Science Review
49 things we love at the Farm Science Review!
