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Fencing ideal for averting garden pests
Fences. They not only make good neighbors, but they also make excellent protectors for your garden or small crop that is less than one acre in size. They work to protect your crop from those pesky vermin like deer, rabbits, groundhogs, raccoons and even your neighbor’s goats. There are many types of fences to choose
Little less talk, a lot more action
Summertime and the living is easy? Think again. Exactly one month into summer vacation, my ears are abuzz with the lament of parents across the land united in one, puzzled cry: “I can’t make my kids do anything around here!” Adrift in a sea of popsicle sticks and snack plates, wet towels, sandy shoes, and
Forest management plan carries over to barn management plan
A barn is more than a place to house crops, machinery and livestock. A “management plan” will help you maintain your investment.
USDA confirms more cases of Newcastle disease in backyard flocks
The USDA confirmed five more cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California, bringing the total since May to 62.
The best of quality-quest averages $2,340
BELOIT, Ohio — Here are the results of the registered Holsteins sold from the Doug and Marty Dye and family at the Best of Quality-Quest 2012 sale. The cows entered the sale as cataloged, beginning with Lot No. 1, Quality-Quest Fancifire-ET, classified Very Good 88, sired by Ked Outside Jeeves, and the first of many
Hispanic workers learn best milking practices at class taught in Spanish
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Extension Dairy Team will host the hands-on workshop “Best Milking Practices for Hispanics,” taught in Spanish, at four locations around Pennsylvania. Cost is $25 per person; all sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Locations Dates and locations are: Nov. 6, Lancaster County — Scattered Acres, 900
Learn to do more with dairy test day records through webinar series
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — How do you use the data from your monthly dairy test day records? Do you need help interpreting it? Or, do you wonder if you’re analyzing it properly? Penn State Extension is offering a webinar series in March that will teach dairy producers, herd managers, and their consultants how to analyze
Company honored for mine land reclamation
COLUMBUS — A Coshocton-based mining company has been recognized for increasing the use of trees in its mine land reclamation program. The firm partnered with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to implement the reclamation technique, which improves the state’s land and water resources and enhances the wildlife and beauty of previously mined areas.
A roundup of 4-H news for August 7, 2008
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson-Milton Livestock Club took first place with its float in the North Jackson Fourth of July parade. Members met recently to review community service projects for the year, the club’s picnic and showmanship clinic. Several members also attended 4-H camp this summer. Members also discussed their livestock projects and reviewed fair
Pork artificial insemination seminar deadline July 17
The Ohio Pork Industry Center is holding an artificial insemination school July 24 in the Animal Science Building of OSU.
