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It’s important to stay on top of deworming your horse, expert says
URBANA, Ill. — It’s important for horse owners to stay abreast of the latest recommendations for parasite control. Their horse’s health and the effectiveness of anti-parasite medication may depend upon it, according to experts at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. Back in the 1970s, an insidious equine parasite, the large strongyle,
Too fat to enlist: Military recruitment hindered by obesity
By TED BOSCIA ITHACA, N.Y. — At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according to an analysis by Cornell economists. In the past half-century, the number of women of military age who exceed the U.S. Army’s enlistment standards for weight-for-height
Big biz and the big university
When David Chicoine explains his new, part-time job — one of 11 members of the board of directors at seed giant Monsanto Co. — it all sounds very smart, very modern, very…good. “Big companies like Monsanto,” related Chicoine in an April 21 telephone interview, “have contacts anywhere they find talent. Their only interest is high
Ohio’s Dairy Industry Forum brings major groups together
An inovation organization formed to keep dairy alive and well in the Buckeye State brings together producers, processors, allied industries and retailers and distributors.
Clocks highlight Garth’s Auctions sales
– Garth’s Auctions of Delaware, Ohio, held two sales within two weeks during late July and early August. The July 25 auction of fine and contemporary art and decorative arts featured antique furniture, artwork, pottery, glass and sculpture, but it was clear that furniture stole the show. Leading off the day as well as the
New livestock center dedicated
Officials say the new Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Livestock Evaluation Center is one of the world’s largest agricultural facilities.
Pennsylvania Dairy Summit: Follow your compass
The 2019 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit program will offer encouragement and guidance to help dairy producers and industry leaders.
Shell donates $100,000 to Pa. 4-H science program
4-H programs in Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, Elk, Potter, McKean, Forest, Warren, Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence counties will benefit from Shell’s $100,000 donation to the 4-H science emphasis.
Enhance yields with timing of nitrogen applications
Growers are doing a better job of managing nitrogen fertilizer applications. In recent years, the amount of fertilizer used has remained relatively constant while average yields have steadily increased.
On the road to France, where buckets of butter and veal fill their stomachs
When the lovely Catherine and I travel, we often follow a plan that is purposely vague. Sure, we know where we’re going, but the route we drive, fly or canoe to reach it often could be described as “north out of Des Moines” or “turn right at Amarillo.” This year’s big adventure, however, defied footloose:
