Monthly Archives: May 2013
One-millionth Jeep Wrangler JK rolls out of Toledo plant
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most iconic vehicles in the world and recently the one-millionth JK model rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler Group’s Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex.
Planting-mania: Farmers catch up in a hurry
How serious is the late planting? Depends upon the source of the opinion. (Hint: The trade has not been all that concerned.)
Coshocton Co. farmer named OSU trustee
COLUMBUS —Ohio Gov. John Kasich has named Brent R. Porteus, of Coshocton County, to serve a nine-year term on The Ohio State University board...
New York ag leadership program continues
The Empire State Food and Agricultural Leadership Institute, or LEAD New York, recently selected the members of its 15th class.
Myth busted: Canned peaches as nutritious as fresh
Canned peaches are nutritionally equivalent to their fresh counterparts, and that some nutrients increase thanks to the canning process.
Ecosystems work best when there’s diversity
Additional species in a plot contributed to a gradual increase in both soil fertility and biomass production over a 14-year period.
Visionary leaders in Ohio’s agricultural community to be honored in August
COLUMBUS — Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio’s farm and agribusiness community will be honored...
USDA funds research to study the effects of weather variability on cattle
MADISON, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture.
House and Senate ag committees approve 2013 farm bill
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate ag committees both approved their respective versions of the farm bill this week, the House by a vote of 36 to 10, and the Senate approval was 15-5.
As you’re planting, remember FSA deadlines
Hello Again!
Is your corn in the ground? Is your wheat ready for the bin? Are you prepping for beans yet? Are you just a...
