Yearly Archives: 2017
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 26, 2017
The Marlington FFA sent five officers and one Greenhand to the district officer training and Greenhand conference Oct. 21 at Norwayne High School.
Memphis Belle displayed at U.S. Air Force Museum
The B-17F Memphis Belle will be placed on public display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force May 17, 2018.
Mechanical corn pickers were off to a slow start
During the 1920s, the pros and cons of the new-fangled machines were hotly debated in the farm press.
Penn State to honor Schurman
Retired Extension Educator Eugene Schurman will be honored as the 2017 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus by the Department of Animal Science.
What to do if the ideal grazing scenario doesn’t work
Managers need to factor in available time and money, and other expected or unexpected events, so sometimes compromises need to be made.
Urban farm, set to be largest in US
The Hilltop Alliance, in South Pittsburgh, has made plans for the Hilltop Urban Farm. Soon to be a 23-acre farm used to educate and support the community.
James A. Rhodes Jr., 1930-2017
SALEM, Ohio — James A. Rhodes Jr., 87, of Salem, Oct. 20 at his home.
He was born Jan. 21, 1930, in Youngstown, the son...
How to keep Asian Lady Beetles out of your house
Asian Lady Beetles begin seeking shelter when outside temperatures fall in September and October. They find their way into tight cracks and crevices.
Conservation credits offered in Muskingum Watershed
A new program allows farmers and businesses in the Muskingum Watershed to purchase conservation credits that will help with nutrient management.
5 airborne hazards to beware of on the farm
Learn more about common airborne hazards, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent dangerous side effects or death.
