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Sheep producer finds a high heritability for resistance to parasites in the breed
WOOSTER, Ohio — In Wooster, a producer of Katahdin sheep is working with producers from two other states on the heritability of parasite resistance. The group is investigating methods of identifying ewes with a reduced periparturient rise.
Ohio farmers have planted more than 1 million acres of wheat this season
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio farmers have planted more than a million acres of wheat this season, the second year that seeding has surged over the 1 million mark. According to the Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service, farmers planted 1.02 million acres, slightly down from the 1.12 million acres planted in 2008, but still 20 percent higher
Lots to see at conservation expo
SALEM, Ohio — The Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Expo in Carroll County will have advice on everything from antique tractors to wildlife control. Set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13, the expo will also feature keynote speaker Joel Salatin, a Virginia farmer who promotes sustainable agriculture. Salatin will give presentations at 11
Bush didn’t cause all U.S. problems
Reader says you can’t point to the current administration for all of this country’s current woes.
Of Socks and Spring
Home Living columnist Laurie Mariatt Steeb writes about sock eating plant and the angle of the sun.
Screamin’ for Sesquicentennial Sundae
Penn State alumni and people familiar with the university will quickly cite one of the university’s claims to fame – University Creamery ice cream.
Striving to be ‘faster, higher, stronger’
The thrill of victory transcends the risks those crazy Winter Olympic athletes take. And we love them for it, commentst Editor Susan Crowell.
Paint fades, but healthy soil does not
Take a little time and a little money and take a good look at the fertility level of your fields. When was the last time you pulled a soil test for that corner pasture that you can only graze for a few days a month cause there’s not much grass? For that matter, when’s the last time you sampled your best field?
Formulating a plan to achieve conservation goals on the farm
To achieve conservation goals on your farm, make a plan and start small. Ask your local soil and water conservation office for help.
Finding water during the drought
Kirstin Roman, ag and natural resource technician at Noble SWCD, explains how to use natural springs to provide water for livestock.
