Yearly Archives: 2017
Spring bear season is approaching
After years of closed seasons, the black bear population had exploded and because bears were not pursued in any way, the animals became fearless of humans.
An organic interest in Pyrethrum
Insect control is safer and more sophisticated than ever before, but demand for organically-grown food has revived interest an ancient Persian pesticide.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 23, 2017
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board met in February. The members were encouraged to volunteer to assist with several special events this spring.
Extension to host East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Ohio State University Extension East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference March 24 from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the RG Drage Career Technical Center.
Pennsylvania Young Farmers hold conference
The Shippensburg Young Farmers chapter hosted the 2017 Winter Conference of the PA Young Farmers Association Feb. 7-9.
Parenting is on-the-job experience
Ever had a job where you had no experience, no training, you couldn't quit, and people's lives were at stake? That's parenting.
Producers vote to start blueberry checkoff
The program will be fully funded by assessments on blueberries with a maximum assessment of up to three tenths of a cent per pound of blueberries sold.
Warm weather makes calving season pleasant
As one result, we calved the first quarter of our herd a month before the first day of spring with no losses. Our calves should be the healthiest ever.
US may be net exporter of natural gas by 2018
Liquefied natural gas exports expected to drive growth in U.S. natural gas trade; U.S. could be net exporter of natural gas by 2018.
3 measures to deal with severe farm debt
If you can't resolve financial stress before it's severe, selling inventory and capital assets or liquidating cash and investments can help.
