Yearly Archives: 2014
Meat Animal Research Center marks 50 years
Fifty years ago Congress approved legislation that began the transfer of a Naval Ammunition Depot to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, thus creating the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center at Clay Center.
Top Farmer Conference helps farmers improve operations
Corn Belt farmers and agribusiness managers can learn strategies to adapt to a changing business environment at Purdue University’s annual Top Farmer Conference July 15-16.
Wayne County farm is home to the ‘happy field’
This Wayne County farm grows sunflowers for cooking oil, and makes its own brand of birdseed.
Penn State Extension develops new water quality app
Penn State Extension is offering an innovative new mobile device application — or app — called “H2OSolutions,” to help private water system owners and professionals evaluate wells, springs and cisterns.
Vacation with Us: Ed and Sandy Clouse
Ed and Sandy Clouse, of Butler County, Pa., visited the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club near Fort Meade, Florida, and took us along to...
Marburger Farm Dairy: Milk production and pride
EVANS CITY, Pa. — Marburger Farm Dairy is not just an outlet for the milk production from the Marburger family’s dairy cattle, but a...
Ohio, Holmes County forestry industry infographic
The Holmes County timber and wood products industry generates $421 million in output and $24.7 million in tax revenue. Learn more about this Ohio economic driver in this infographic.
A Father’s Day turkey dinner fit for a lady
By MIKE TONTIMONIA
Father’s Day in this house is usually minus Dad due to an annual Canadian fishing trip that always seems to happen over...
Reader concerned over buying influence
Editor:
The Dairy Excel article in the June 5 edition of the Farm and Dairy by Dr. Normand St-Pierre called “Battling the phobia of GMO’s”...
Beaver tales: Leaving an ecological impact
Though large and common, beavers are seldom seen unless you know where to look. The best time to see beavers is at dusk on...
