Monthly Archives: May 2013
Planting excitement returns in spring
When the calendar turns to May, every farmer I know comes down with the fever to turn wheels and kick it in to high...
A day in the life of an incubating hen turkey
At about 7:15 Monday morning I settled into a comfy spot about 20 yards from the edge of the woods. My intent was to...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 2, 2013:
BURTON, Ohio — Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H Club met April 21 at Ernst Lanes.
Dates were discussed for the officer training workshop May 1....
These weighty issues
I am currently having an argument with my thighs. They didn’t use to irritate me, but lately, they’ve been on my last nerve.
I recently...
Bobcats are intriguing creatures in Ohio
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is native to Ohio but was once extirpated from the state in 1850 due to the early settlement. In 1997,...
HSUS forms new Ohio Agriculture Council
The HSUS claims the Ohio Agriculture Council will foster better animal welfare and environmental stewardship.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 2, 2013:
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio —The Miami Trace FFA held its 50th annual banquet at Miami Trace High School April 17.
Many scholarships were presented to senior FFA...
Plant health degree gets certification
COLUMBUS — The professional Master’s in Plant Health Management degree, developed by Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has become...
Allegheny Co. unveils its first two CNG vehicles
PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald and county officials unveiled the county’s first two compressed natural gas vehicles at a press conference recently.
The...
FDA answers questions about produce safety rule in Wooster
Public listening session drew growers from across Northeast Ohio and beyond.