Yearly Archives: 2014
Mom, the sharpshooter in the family
I awoke before daybreak, and for the first time in a very long time, I feel like the me I used to be. If...
Utica and Marcellus shale: Southeastern Ohio is drilling hot spot
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 15 new permits for shale play wells in Belmont County in April, the most granted in any Ohio county.
Tree assist. prog offers relief
Hello Again,
The Farm Service Agency recently announced orchardists and nursery tree growers who experienced losses from natural disasters that occurred on or after Oct....
Two words that will feed the 9 billion
Just before this weekly effort began 21 years ago this month, its two founders, the lovely Catherine and me, compiled a list of nearly...
Dairy landscape: Back to normal
Dairymen, expect milk prices to more or less steadily drop, starting next month.
Five sheep mentoring field days set in Pa.
FURNACE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Sheep & Wool Growers Association has combined efforts with the American Sheep Industry to offer mentoring opportunities to people...
Ohio a great place to get out on a bike
COLUMBUS — The League of American Bicyclists ranked Ohio 16th on its 2014 “Bicycle Friendly States” ranking.
Ohio’s 2014 Bicycle Friendly Report Card recognizes improvements...
USDA releases 2012 ag census
Census data is compiled once every five years and provides insight into the U.S. farmer demographics, economics and production practices.
Participants needed for groundwater study in Ohio
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Scientists from the University of Cincinnati will conduct groundwater sampling from privately owned wells this May to investigate the impacts of...
EPA accepting comments on registration of Enlist Duo
The EPA is accepting public comments on a proposal to register Enlist Duo containing glyphosate and the choline salt of 2,4-D for use in controlling weeds in corn and soybeans genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate 2,4-D.
