Monthly Archives: March 2013
Mahoning County farmer injured in PTO accident
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio — A farmer was severely injured when he became entangled in an auger March 23.
According to Berlin Township Fire Chief Rick...
Don’t expect yields to stay the same in continuous corn rotations
Higher nitrogen rates do not eliminate the continuous corn yield drag during average or poor growing seasons.
Optimism is good for your health
PHILADELPHIA -- Learned optimism can be beneficial, helping to minimize feelings of depression, reduce stress levels and possibly improve physical health.
According to a controlled...
Another DFA settlement: This time, co-op to pay $46 million to plaintiffs
Dairy Farmers of America will pay $46 million to buyers of certain dairy products, part of a settlement agreement in an ongoing lawsuit regarding trading activity on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Sheep conserved by program
WOOSTER, Ohio -- After winning a Border Leicester in the 2012 Youth Conservation Program, Taylor Howman, of Wooster, is now encouraging other young shepherds...
New EPA report: Initial data shows significant gains in fuel economy
WASHINGTON — The EPA released its annual report that tracks the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States, underscoring the major increases...
Pork producers reaffirm industry support for choice on sow housing
DES MOINES, Iowa — At the National Pork Industry Forum, pork producers approved a resolution reaffirming the industry’s position that producers should be able...
Mixed bag of drought, flooding and warm weather predicted for spring
Above-normal temperatures this spring are most likely across most of the continental U.S.
Top lot brings $36,000 bid; Ohio Holstein sale averages $3,500
BY BARB LUMLEY
SIDNEY, Ohio -- The cold temperature at the Ohio Holstein Association convention sale March 8 was soon warmed up by the large...
Boat registration increases in Ohio
COLUMBUS -- The number of Ohio boat registrations reached a record high for a fourth consecutive year in 2012, according to the Ohio Department...
