Yearly Archives: 2015
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 4/18
This week’s top stories include an announcement about Earth Day, sunlight requirements for growing vegetables, an update on a vegan tutor’s settlement with the school district he worked for, weather resources for farmers and tips for keeping wildlife out of your garden.
Purdue expert gives tips for buying new and used farm machinery
Used equipment can sometimes cost less, but not always. Especially down the road.
Share the road: Slow down and stay safe during busy planting season
Pennsylvania officials reminded both motorists and farmers to be mindful of one another on the road during Rural Roads Safety Week across the state.
5 DIY bath and beauty products
To make these DIY bath and beauty products, you need a few natural ingredients and little time.
West Virginia unitization law still on legislative radar
In West Virginia, lawmakers are split over the forced pooling measure.
Fewer new well permits issued in Ohio in March
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 38 new permits for horizontal wells in March, a five-permit drop from February, but still more than the 32 issued in the state in January.
April is soyfoods month (Infographic)
Research supports the health benefits of soyfoods, such as lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar levels and providing vitamins and minerals.
Ohio’s producing wells as of March 2015 (Infographic)
Ohio's producing wells and shale drillers as of March 28, 2015.
USDA extends beef and pork trade with Mexico and Peru
The agreement takes effect immediately and will allow U.S. producers to export slaughter cattle to Mexico for the first time in more than a decade.
Farm or nonfarm worlds: Extension dairy specialist knows both sides
Dianne Shoemaker, statewide dairy specialist for OSU Extension, also owns a 150-head dairy farm in Mahoning County. She lives what she teaches and teaches what she lives.
