Yearly Archives: 2013
Wayne County honors top managed dairy herds
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing Writer
SMITHVILLE, Ohio -- Over the years, the Wayne County Dairy Service Unit has recognized the county's outstanding milk producers during its...
Is your child a picky eater? Blame it on your genes
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Parents may plead, cajole or entice their children to try new foods, but some kids just won’t budge. Now, new...
Ohio State Parks offer a night of free camping
COLUMBUS — Pull out the camping gear, grab the makings for s’mores and leave the wallet at home for a night of free camping...
Save money on heating costs using switchgrass
WASHINGTON — Studies by a USDA scientist have provided a complete cost-benefit breakdown of using switchgrass pellets, which are potentially a cheaper source of...
Conservation Stewardship Program back on track due to passage of funding bill
WASHINGTON — A bill to fund the federal government for the remaining six months of fiscal year 2013 is now awaiting the president’s signature.
The...
Workshop offers producers tips to expand sales using mobile media
PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio food producers who want to increase their markets, grow their customer bases, improve profitability and increase visibility can learn strategies...
Vacation with Us: Renovetz
Dan Renovetz, of Northfield, Ohio, brought Farm and Dairy along for his rookie trip to the Florida Flywheelers February Tractor Show. It was a...
Vacation with Us: Denwell
John Dewell, of Scio, Ohio, went wild hog hunting in the mountains of Tennessee. He got a nice boar and Farm and Dairy was...
Threat of corn flea beetle moderate to severe in Ohio this spring
WOOSTER, Ohio — Growers scouting their fields this spring should be on the lookout for corn flea beetle, as the relatively mild Ohio winter...
Vacation with Us: Beverly
David and Beverly Hanson, of Cherry Valley, Ohio, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a farm tour in Hawaii. Joining them were Melvin Marrison...
