Tag: 2012
Ohio ag, emergency officials prepare for possible drought
If conditions don't improve soon, a drought declaration is likely.
Early wheat harvest could mean more opportunity for double-cropping
Farmers are harvesting wheat two-three weeks ahead of usual. But the ground is so dry that double-crop efforts could still be delayed.
White oak decline evident this year in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Extensive white oak decline and mortality has been observed in several areas of Wood County. A local forester, Jack Mathers,...
‘Abnormally dry’ soil causing issues with early-planted crops
Although planting is ahead of last year, much of the area is short on rain and some damage is being observed.
West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame inductees
The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Foundation has selected four individuals for induction in 2012.
High feed costs, low milk price could make June a rough...
June is dairy month, but if milk prices don't improve it may not be very exciting.
Ohio Agricultural Council selects 47th class of hall of fame inductees
COLUMBUS -- Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio's farm community will be honored Aug. 3 by the Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC), when they are inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Planting 2012: A reversal from last year’s record-wet spring
We fought rain all spring last year. This past April, it was cold nights and dry soil.
Farm bill clears Senate Ag Committee with bipartisan support
Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act now goes to the full Senate.
Wheat crop: Some good, some bad and some just plain ugly
The Ohio and Pa. crop is down significantly from last year, and the quality varies.
