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Handling a farm crisis: ‘Pro’ is the way to go
By ANDY ANDREWS Contributing Writer MANHEIM, Pa. — For Eric Haman, the hellish week began on a Monday in early November last year. Haman received a call from a Fox News TV producer that no corporate communications manager wants to receive: Fox News was in possession of an undercover 12-minute video. The video showed alleged
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 17, 2010
COLUMBUS — Kayla Hinds, an 11-year member of the Kids & Critters and Thunder Valley Pioneers 4-H clubs, was one of 59 4-H’ers were recognized for outstanding accomplishments June 2 at the 2010 state Achievement Awards and Scholarship banquet. Hinds is the daughter of Kevin and Gladys Hinds of Newcomerstown. She received a $3,000 Paul
Planning ahead keeps grazing going strong
When grass is green and abundant, our world as it relates to pasture management is serene. Perfect all the times, wouldn’t it be nice if life could always be that way? Unfortunately, we will experience drought, excessive mud, severe winters, excessive forage growth, summer slumps, livestock sickness and livestock death. The truly successful grazers have
National Farm Machinery Show visitors, exhibitors ‘cautiously optimistic’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Farmers were looking, perhaps dreaming a little, but many were also spending. Farm equipment and allied industry exhibitors were smiling, perhaps holding their breath a little, but many were also exhaling. The National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 11-14, in Louisville, Ky., was a solid litmus test of agriculture’s state of mind. Would
Organic food co-op raid sparks court case against health department, ODA
SALEM, Ohio — Legal action has been taken on behalf of a Lorain County farm family that says a raid on their property earlier this month violated their constitutional rights. The Buckeye Institute‘s 1851 Center for Constitutional Law and the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit Dec. 17 in Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Waste not want not in ‘hard times’
Whatever happened to the March lamb? Did the ferocious March lion have lamb for lunch before slinking back to his lair, growling and lashing his tail as he went? Do you remember my warning after January’s benign presence that somewhere down the road Mother Nature’s payback would take place, and I was right on the
Evaluate and manage hay field injuries
It was a rough winter for many hay fields in northern Ohio. Considering the stressful conditions last year, followed by a cold and wet winter, it is not surprising that many forage stands took a beating this winter. Alfalfa fields seem to be the hardest hit. The 2007 Easter freeze followed by very dry conditions
Quick, where are your livestock now?
Where are your livestock now? You are probably wondering what kind of question is that. Of course, we hope they’re still in the field we put them into last.
Dairy Channel: Are you getting the most bang for your manure nutrient recycling buck?
Ernie Oelker, agricultural extension agent in Columbiana County, writes about nutrient management plans for field application of manure.
Happy sales to you
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt turns into a sales maniac after her first – and only – success.
