Monthly Archives: November 2012
Creaming the co-op: There appears to be no winners in the milk battle
Sometimes it takes a newspaper’s ink-stained thumb to right the scale of justice, and no newspaper has a bigger, inkier thumb than the New...
Exercise makes life seem more rosy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Had a bad day? Try exercising.
Penn State researchers recently found people's satisfaction with life was higher on days when they...
Beyond county lines: Taking a watershed approach to conservation
By KIMBERLY BREWSTERThe term "watershed" has been a buzzword in recent years, popping up in discussions about conservation, water quality, and land management.According to...
Vinyl siding still a consumer favorite
Vinyl siding is trusted by homeowners looking to add aesthetic appeal to their home's exterior. Though vinyl siding may seem to be a cut-and-dry type of product, the vast array of vinyl siding colors and styles has created certain trends among consumers.
Ohio Auctioneers Association changes its management team
The association board of directors has hired KJMB, LLC to manage the affairs of the association.
Wildlife is resilient in a storm, even during Hurricane Sandy
As I write this, Hurricane Sandy has claimed more than 70 American lives and done an estimated $50 billion in damage, and those numbers...
Stalk lodging and ear drop impact corn yields
By Peter Thomison(The following is reprinted from the OSU Extension C.O.R.N. newsletter for Oct. 30-Nov. 6.)COLUMBUS -- The heavy rains and strong winds (plus...
Soggy grain harvest struggles continue to dominate local markets
With no news comes fickle markets subject to the whims of Chicago traders. Now is the time to forget the highs and remember the crops in eastern Ohio are better than expected, and the prices are still much higher than planned for at planting time.
Velvet View Farm receives Holmes SWCD conservation award
The 2012 drought serves as a reminder as to why soil and water conservation districts were formed over 70 years ago, and why it's important to recognize the work of landowners like the Schlauch family.
OEFFA launches new investment fund: $500,000 to grow Ohio’s sustainable ag
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has partnered with a group of socially-motivated local investors who are making $500,000 available to...
