Yearly Archives: 2014
Gas compressor station could impact Pennsylvania farm
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that a compressor station used for transporting natural gas through pipelines may potentially be placed in the way of a Beaver County, Pa.’s organic farm.
Pigs gone wild have come to Ohio
Another Ohio invasive species isn’t a tiny matter. In fact it can weigh up to 200 pounds.
U.S. cattle inventory down 3 percent from 2012
As of July 1, there were 95 million head of cattle on U.S. farms, according to NASS reports.
Folk agriculture makes a comeback
Mountain Xpress tells of a “folk system” of agriculture is being promoted in Appalachia, drawing on food systems of days gone by.
Champions named at national junior angus show
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 700 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the 2014 National Junior Angus Show July 6-12...
Outdoor magazines are a great read, for all ages
Outdoor magazines are good for kids, and adults.
Observing summer deer is a real outdoor treat
Deer are active in the summer, and enjoyable to watch, from a safe distance.
Fruit recalled due to bacteria
The Plain Dealer reports that the large-scale recall of fruit this week has now grown to include Canada and other countries due to the discovery of the listeria bacteria on the fruit in Australia.
Late wheat harvest could jeopardize hopes for a second crop
SALEM, Ohio — The question for many farmers is: Should we or shouldn’t we?
Wheat
With this year’s wheat harvest about two-three weeks behind normal, farmers...
Tips for handling wet hay
Storing hay in a wet year requires a lot of care.
