Monthly Archives: January 2013
Spreading coal plant byproduct on fields could fight Lake Erie algae
WOOSTER, Ohio -- An Ohio State University scientist says an abundant byproduct from coal-burning power plants, if spread on farmers' fields, could help control...
OSU Extension aids growers in choosing corn hybrids for 2013
COLUMBUS -- Growers should compare performance data carefully before making a corn hybrid selection for the 2013 growing season, considering that planting a marginal...
Learn to grow giant pumpkins at Feb. 16 seminar
CANFIELD, Ohio -- The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will hold a giant pumpkin growing seminar Feb. 16 at the Millcreek MetroParks-McMahon Hall, one...
Pennsylvania Farm Show: Officials meet to discuss policy
The farm bill and dairy policy was on the minds and lips of government officials at the annual government luncheon held during the 97th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Livestock coalition sets 2013 priorities
Antibiotics, environment and farmer outreach lead focus.
13 ways for farmers to lose money in 2013
Farmers and landowners everywhere -- every year -- overlook some of the basics that would help them save money or make money. So we decided to create a list of ways to lose money this year (in hopes that you'll not take our advice).
Mining waste byproduct capable of helping clean water
LEETOWN, W.Va. -- A byproduct resulting from the treatment of acid mine drainage may have a second life in helping clean waters coming from...
Road trip in the good old days was a little bumpy
Recently, I was looking at a picture of a sod house in Colorado where a local family stopped for overnight on their move West....
2012 farm bill: Cliff walking in clodhoppers
In an almost endless stream of post-vote analyses Jan. 2, Capitol Hill pundits focused mostly on who the political winners and losers were in...
Vacation With Us… Brown
Dave Kraeer and P.G. Bown took a side trip on their vacation/pheasant hunting trip to visit Bown’s daughter, Dr. Stephanie Bown, at the...
