Monthly Archives: October 2012
Isolated rainfall has big impact on region’s corn and soybean yields
The consensus in Ohio and Pennsylvania is that grain crop yields may be down, but it could have been a lot worse when to compared to other Midwestern states.
Shale energy community education workshop planned for Nov. 10
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is hosting a community education workshop on shale energy development Nov. 10.
"Shale and You: A Workshop for...
ATI dedicates beef cattle handling facility designed by Temple Grandin
Ohio State University's Agricultural Technical Institude dedicated a new, state-of-the-art beef cattle handling facility.
Farm Bureaus join W.Va. grower’s lawsuit against EPA discharge rule
American Farm Bureau and West Virginia Farm Bureau granted intervenor status in court case involving poultry grower and the EPA.
January event is produce industry’s key conference and marketplace
SANDUSKY, Ohio — More than 40 educational sessions, a 100-booth trade show will be showcased under one roof when the Ohio Produce Growers and...
Senator receives Livestock Association Hall of Fame Award
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- State Sen. Mike Waugh of Shrewsbury Township, York County, received the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Hall of Fame Award during the opening...
America’s farm co-ops set records in 2011 for sales and income
WASHINGTON — Farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record sales and income in 2011, surpassing the previous record sales year of 2008 by...
Time changes things
Not long ago, I was looking at some of our picture albums. As I turned the pages, I could not believe my eyes.
I saw...
Ohio beef marketing program referendum fails
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced it has certified the results of the 2012 Ohio Beef Marketing Program Referendum. The referendum, seeking to increase the state checkoff on cattle from $1 to $2, did not receive enough favorable votes to pass.
Top honors at World Dairy Expo
RF Goldwyn Hailey, exhibited by Gen-Com Holstein Ltd, of N-D du Bon Conseil, Quebec, was crowned grand champion at the 2012 International Holstein Open Show during this year's World Dairy Expo.
