Monthly Archives: October 2012
Hispanic workers learn best milking practices at class taught in Spanish
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Extension Dairy Team will host the hands-on workshop "Best Milking Practices for Hispanics," taught in Spanish, at...
Ohio Supreme Court orders ODNR to show progress in compensating landowners
Landowners near Grand Lake St. Marys still waiting for their compensation.
Farmers need to watch for drought-induced herbicide carryover
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- This summer's lack of rain has translated into the potential for summer-applied herbicides to carry over into winter wheat or...
Perfect storm, crummy grain harvest
In northeastern Ohio and western Pa., rain every third day slowed the soybean harvest so that many were still cutting beans at the end of October. Only the biggest and best-equipped got any significant corn off in October between the rains.
Ohio native enshrined in National 4-H Hall of Fame
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — Ohio native David Pyle has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for his lifetime achievements and contributions...
Reader: Religion and government should be kept separate
Editor: While I have my own personal disputes with Obamacare, I believe it is imperative to keep religion out of government matters ( "Administration...
Election 2012: Presidential candidates’ ag policy positions
With elections just a few days away, here is a look at where the presidential candidates stand on key farm issues.
Reader: Can’t ignore Obama’s accomplishments
Obama has improved health care coverage, saved the U.S. auto industry, lowered student debt: Reader thinks there's a lot more he can do if re-elected.
The Andersons buys Green Plains facilities in Iowa, Tennessee
The Andersons Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase a majority of the grain and agronomy assets of Green Plains Grain Company in Iowa and Tennessee.
Farmers, are you ready for Hurricane Sandy’s high winds or flooding?
Farmers need to prepare for the potential of heavy rains, flooding and high winds related to Hurricane Sandy.
