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‘New environmentalism’ needed, U.S. interior secretary tells cattlemen
Successful conservation is a partnership between government, consumers and landowners. U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton shared her concept of a “new environmentalism” with cattlemen.
Roundup of FFA news for July 2, 2020
The Zane Trace FFA Chapter has been awarded a grant designed to help students and families in the local community.
Watershed workshop for teachers set for June
The Geauga County and Portage County soil and water conservation districts are offering the Wonders of Watersheds workshops as teacher trainings in June.
Ohio ranchers adding to cattle numbers
Even amid growing prices, the demand for beef remains, so Ohio cattle ranchers are adding to their herds.
More than 60 youth qualify for nationals at Buckeye State Pedal Tractor Pullers state champions
Greycen Johnson, of East Palestine, Ohio, won the 5-year-old Boy State Pedal Tractor pull at the Hartford Fair on Aug. 12.
Innovation is key — don’t be a laggard
The term innovator is used a great deal but what does it actually mean? Stuart Heavilin weighs in in this week’s The Dirt on Conservation column.
Appalachian Trail hiker is halfway home
David Defer, a mid-20s backpacker, reported that he had already passed the 1,294-mile marker, the exact half-way point of the Appalachian Trail.
Premiums for quality beef continue to climb as packers seek cattle
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. — Beef feeders can look for continued payment of quality-grid premiums from packing plants, said a University of Missouri Extension economist. “This only happens because they really need quality cattle,” said Scott Brown, an agricultural economist who follows the beef markets. “With high demand and short supplies of quality beef, packers are
Study finds hide color isn’t crucial
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Animal scientist Ty Lawrence knows that it’s what’s under the hide that counts. The West Texas A&M researcher was in a beef packing plant one night when he had a revelation: “I’m looking down the stun line and the cattle that were coming toward me were a Heinz 57 mix of hide
Pasture walk spotlighted N.Y. organic dairy
SHERMAN, N.Y. — Doug and Dana Murphy of Nettle Hill Corners near Sherman, N.Y., recently hosted a pasture walk at their certified organic dairy. They are milking 65 head, mainly Jersey and Holstein/Jersey crosses. Although the premium seems enticing, there is more to being organic than just laying off the pesticides and medications. The three
