Monthly Archives: December 2012
Christmas Bird Count and Project FeederWatch
Cold winter weather means it's time for two important citizen science projects -- the annual Christmas Bird Count and Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project...
Top five significant developments in ag machinery
As promised last time, here are my five final choices for the top 10 most significant new developments in agricultural machinery during the 19th...
Garner’s Auction Center sells toy collection
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- Garner's Auction Center held its 27th annual Farm Toy Show and Auction Nov. 24. Approximately 305 people attended the show, which...
Dairy farmers, tell your story
We have a story to tell in our role as dairy farmers. There are countless opportunities to share it with others. It may not...
Community needs to unite to stop animal abuse
Editor Why is it that in our society, when abuse occurs, the first thought that comes to mind is "What did the victim do...
Finding answers in a beauty shop
By THOMAS CONUEL
National Library of Medicine In Focus writer
GEORGETOWN, S.C. -- The sign in front of MaFlo's Beauty Salon in Georgetown, South Carolina, population...
Government pension funds increase 13.2 percent
WASHINGTON -- The nation's state and local public-employee retirement systems had $3.0 trillion in total cash and investment holdings in 2011, a $351.9 billion...
Pa. beef producers can get up to $2,000 in grants to navigate economy
Center for Beef Excellence offering grants for professional assistance to improve profitability.
Ohio Supreme Court finds ODNR in contempt of court over Mercer County land compensation
High court orders appraisals and appropriation cases to be filed within 120 days.
OSU Extension: Ohio oats expected to help feed and fill the need for forage
LANCASTER, Ohio — Ohio growers this year have planted more oats after wheat and into early harvested corn silage fields. And, thanks to late-season...
