Monthly Archives: February 2013
DuPont Pioneer launches the next generation of T Series soybeans
DES MOINES, Iowa — DuPont Pioneer is introducing a new line of soybean products – named the T Series — that includes 39 new...
Butler County to hold trio of natural gas events
BUTLER, Pa. — Penn State Extension, Butler County Community College and Butler County Chamber of Commerce will hold three events March 4, 5, and...
The Canfield Fair: It’s in the blood
After 20 years of service, Kathy Bennett handed in her letter of resignation in January. Now, her daughter, Lisa Toy is taking the seat.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation members invited to online meeting
COLUMBUS — Landowners enrolled in Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Valuation program can learn about the factors behind recent higher CAUV values in an online...
No More Food Fights: Can farmers, consumers reach across the table to find a...
Farm and Dairy Editor Susan Crowell contributed a selection in a new book that hopes to guide farmers and foodies to peaceful conversations about agriculture.
Letter: Reader frustrated over old mineral claims
We are aware of Columbia’s claimed storage lease, but that alone does not give them the right to profit from our minerals under the storage field.
U.S. Supreme Court to decide seed case
The stakes are high in the dispute over rights to genetically modified seeds. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today (Feb. 19, 2013).
Grain markets: Farmers bullish, but traders’ thrill is gone
The traveling experts are worried that we are going to raise a big crop and have $4.50 corn. The farmers don’t believe it.
OEFFA presents awards for service, stewardship
GRANVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association recognized two supporters during the statewide conference Feb. 16-17.
Mardy Townsend of Marshy Meadow Farm...
A ‘climate’ of ecological farmers meet in Granville
OEFFA members and supporters pack Granville schools for 34th conference