Yearly Archives: 2024
First colostrum meal is vital for calf survival and health
Ohio State Extension dairy educator Gustavo M. Schuenemann explores proper ways to administer colostrum meals to raise healthy, newborn calves.
From ink to electrons: The retirement of print journalism
Alan Guebert discusses the bleak future of print journalism and the reasons why print newspapers are closing for good.
Federal court bans use of three dicamba weedkillers
A federal court in Arizona banned the use of three widely used dicamba weedkillers after finding the EPA broke the law by allowing them to be on the market.
Management Essentials for Dairy Success program designed for dairy managers
Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team is offering a three-part in-person workshop, Management Essentials for Dairy Success, which starts March 6.
Portage Park District Foundation seeks nominations for environmental awards
The Portage Park District Foundation is seeking nominations for its 26th annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by March 1.
2024 Pennsylvania Forage Conference set for Feb. 28
The 2024 Pennsylvania Forage Conference will be held on Feb. 28 at the Centre Hall Fire Station, Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.
Limbo market offers farmers little hope
Marlin Clark admits to being the bearer of bad market news recently. The only positive is that corn prices are so low, exports have increased.
Weirton’s last steel mill to close in April
Cleveland Cliffs will close Weirton, West Virginia's last steel mill after the International Trade Commission rejected a petition for foreign steel tariffs.
C. Sherman Allen remembered for passion, service to community
Allen, who died unexpectedly Feb. 12, was well-known auctioneer, former county commissioner, active supporter of the Crawford County Fair and vocal dairy industry advocate.
The mule: A healthy hybrid
Mules are a healthy hybrid, displaying hybrid vigor, a phenomenon distinguished by superior characteristics far surpassing that of either parent.
