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Remains of World War II bomber crew identified
A 10-man U.S. Army Air Corps bomber crew, missing in action from World War II, have been recovered, identified and returned to their families.
Fires claim property on Stark Co. farms
SALEM, Ohio – Three early morning fires Oct. 24 claimed a bank barn, an abandoned farm market and a refrigerated produce truck in Stark County, Ohio.
Beef cattle numbers decreasing as producers back out of the business
URBANA, Ill. — A smaller beef herd reported in USDA‘s Jan. 1 cattle inventory estimates has provided the cattle markets with even more bullish news. Beef cow numbers continue to fall as producers seem to want out of the business, said Purdue University Extension economist Chris Hurt. “The continued decline is related to multi-year financial
USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board revises projections
URBANA, Ill. — In its February report, USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board revised projections of 2009-10 marketing year corn and soybean exports. Corn United States corn exports for the current marketing year are projected at 2 billion bushels, 50 million below the January projection, but 142 million above the very low level of a year
Hurry up and wait: Use rain delays to make planting and crop decisions, experts say
SALEM, Ohio — Rain showers. Tile washouts. Mud. Thanks to Mother Nature, you’re already falling behind schedule with spring tillage and planting. In the past week, farmers have been spotted chisel plowing, planting oats and making progress across parts of the Farm and Dairy coverage area. It’s been slow going, though, with USDA data showing
Numbers predict an up-and-down year
When March arrives like a lamb, the old saying goes, it roars out like a lion. How then will the 2006 growing season finish if current numbers, courtesy of the USDA, show it hobbling out of the gate on weak knees and a bent back? Six months, of course, will tell the tale, but February USDA figures begin it with some opening lines that are grim – Brothers Grimm grim.
Dairy Channel: Biotech: Science vs. pseudo science
Scientific advance always involves some risk of unintended outcomes. Columbiana County Ag Agent Ernest Oelker ponders comments by Norman Borlaug and their meaning for agriculture.
Huge food show in Dubai is opportunity to showcase U.S. beef
WASHINGTON — A dozen leaders of state and national agriculture organizations from around the United States visited the Middle East and Europe through a trade mission organized by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the potential of these two export markets for U.S. beef, pork and lamb.
Photo by David Marrison, OSU Extension
Waist and granddaughter high by the 4th of July. Analese and Gidget Marrison check out their grandpa’s corn (Lester Marrison) this past holiday weekend in Ashtabula County.
How to avoid a dead car battery this winter
Dreading the winter day when your car won’t start? Here’s a few tips to help avoid having an early-morning freak-out.
