Yearly Archives: 2011
U.S. EPA bans sale, use of DuPont’s Imprelis herbicide
SALEM, Ohio -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered DuPont to halt the sale, use or distribution of Imprelis, an herbicide marketed to control weeds, vines and certain grasses.
Pesticide disposal offered in Perry
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be sponsoring a collection Aug. 23 for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Perry Feed and Coal, 4204 Main St., Perry, Ohio.
Ashtabula County sets records with 2011 fair
Several records were set at the 2011 Ashtabula County Fair during the junior fair livestock sale.
USDA’s FSIS tells inspectors to get tough on livestock mishandling
WASHINGTON -- The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a directive Aug. 15 with new instructions to its inspectors to ensure...
USDA reports increase in number of farmers markets across the country
WASHINGTON -- More than 1,000 new farmers markets have been recorded across the country, according to results released recently in the USDA's 2011 National Farmers Market Directory.
Records fall at Butler Farm Show market livestock sale
Several records were set at this year's market livestock sale at the Butler Farm Show, including a record $25.50 per pound for the grand champion hog.
Three food products win recognition in Center for Innovative Food Technology contest
TOLEDO -- The Center for Innovative Food Technology sponsored the fourth annual Food Product Development Contest, which showcases new local products that are ready for actual product development.
Cudell Improvement, Inc. wins national contest to build fruit orchard in Cleveland
CLEVELAND -- Come this time next year, a dilapidated stretch of property along Detroit Avenue on Cleveland's west side will be reborn as a 1.5-acre community fruit orchard.
Financial crisis indirectly influencing agriculture industry
NEW YORK -- While the uncertainty on Wall Street directly affects the financial sector, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says it's the indirect consequences...
Pa. nutrient credit trading auctions to be held this fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, working in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection, will host auctions this fall for the sale and purchase of nutrient credits in the Susquehanna and Potomac watersheds.
