Yearly Archives: 2011
Aggressive, invasive hydrilla discovered in Cayuga Inlet
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The highly invasive aquatic plant, hydrilla verticillata, known commonly as "hydrilla" or "water thyme" was detected last week in the Cayuga...
13 tips for maintaining your grass waterways
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Grass waterways are an important part of a farm’s overall soil conservation plan, but producers and landowners have to work at...
Lorain County Community College offers sustainable ag course
LORAIN, Ohio -- A new short-term technical certificate program in sustainable agriculture will begin at Lorain County Community College this fall.
Dry weather may call for creep feeding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The oppressive heat wave that has scorched pastures and dried water sources in recent weeks should have farmers in some...
Season extension workshops planned in central Ohio
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association and the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy are offering a four-day, two-session workshop.
Fuel efficiency standards on heavy duty vehicles is funny
Editor:This letter relates to an article on page C6 of the Aug. 18 edition of the Farm and Dairy regarding efficiency standards for...
Drought is sending Texans looking for hay
COLUMBUS — Ohio Cattlemen’s Association has been contacted by cattlemen in Texas and other drought-stricken states who are looking to purchase hay. OCA is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to identify Ohioans who have available hay.
Historical society gives public last look at classic cars, planes before renovation begins
CLEVELAND -- Western Reserve Historical Society will host Cars by Twilight, an opportunity for guests to view the classic cars of the Crawford Auto Aviation collection, Sept. 2 from 5-10 p.m.
Western Reserve Land Conservancy helps owners preserve farmland
NOVELTY, Ohio -- More than 5,000 acres of farmland and natural areas in Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ashland and Ottawa counties have been permanently preserved by Western Reserve Land Conservancy, a milestone for an organization formed five years ago by a merger of eight land trusts.
F&D chooses winner of weekend getaway sweepstakes
David Bulter of East Liverpool is the winner of a weekend getaway at Das Dutch Village Inn.
