Monthly Archives: January 2014
Cash prices will barely cover direct costs of raising corn
There's been shift in profit centers on some Midwestern dairy farms for a couple years, one that is likely to shift again in 2014.
Safely storing food and extending shelf life
Many of us have probably thrown away food due to spoilage. Unfortunately, doing this can be wasteful and expensive. Here's how to get the most out of your food by storing it properly.
EPA appeals W.Va. farm lawsuit
WASHINGTON — In December, the Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental intervenors filed an appeal of Lois Alt’s win against EPA.
The issue of Clean...
Land Conservancy preserved more than 4,000 acres in past year
The nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy permanently preserved another 51 properties and more than 4,000 acres in 2013, marking one of the organization’s best years ever.
Grain prices lower after the long weekend
The long MLK weekend seemed to be an excuse for soybean speculators to rethink the bullishness that came out of the Jan. 10th USDA reports.
Rev. Dr. George Hazlett
TALLMADGE, Ohio — Rev. Dr. George Hazlett, 74, passed away Jan. 18, 2014.
Rev. Hazlett was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and lived in the area...
Take steps to prevent salt damage to home landscape
Winter storms result in tons of salt added to the roads and sidewalks each year.
Ohio produce growers’ congress: Know your customer, adjust to his behavior
The OPGMA produce congress is underway and continues through Jan. 22 in Sandusky.
Farm bill 2014: National Milk says Dairy Security Act dead, looking at other options
The National Milk Producers Federation had worked on the DSA for four years, but now says the full House will not consider the act.
FAA names unmanned aircraft systems test sites, Ohio not on the list
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country.
