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Follow up: ‘Hope chicks’ in Kenya, Africa
Last year we shared a story about Kenyan clergyman, Rev. Boniface Abanga, and his American friend and partner, Glenn Norris. The two men want to change Kenya for the better. Here’s the progress they’ve made.
Award-winning farmer says good people are key to success on dairy farm
Troyer is no stranger to recognition for his accomplishments in the dairy industry as he has ranked among the top herds in Wayne County for production and high cows, as well as low somatic cell counts over the past several years.
Pennsylvania approves 75-cent over-order milk premium
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board approved an order Sept. 18 to maintain the over-order premium at 75 cents per hundredweight, effective Oct. 1, 2018.
Guernsey County Fair sale sets new record
Wal-Mart of Cambridge, as a new buyer at the Junior Fair Livestock Sale, took a deep plunge and purchased the grand champion market hog for $14 per pound.
Central State uses land-grant status to promote diversity, equity in ag
Inspiring a new generation of agricultural researchers and professionals is just one of the new programs underway at Central State University, which celebrated 10 years of land-grant status at their second annual Open House on April 26.
Porterfields continue legacy in ag with farm, ice cream shop
Over the last 30 years, Kirke Porterfield has transitioned the family farm to the next generation, while shifting his focus to Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream, the family’s ice cream shop, in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Perennial food gardening: The garden that keeps on giving
Perennial food plants are unique because they produce several seasons of crops over many years. Learn why you should grow perennial foods, and get 8 recommendations for perennials to include in your food garden.
Ohio cattle numbers remain steady
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The number of cattle and calves in Ohio Jan. 1, 2012, was estimated at 1.28 million head, up 4 percent from last year, according to the Ohio office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Sealing the deal: Duct tape fails, too
Duct tape: It’s not just for pipe repair and hostage situations anymore.
Recently, in an embarrassing setback for NASA, a temporary window cover fell off the shuttle while it was on the launch pad, damaging thermal tiles near the tail.
Consider forage quality, location when weighing winter feeding options
While some managers in our area have been able to stockpile grass in a few paddocks, more stored forage will be required this year. This week’s “All About Grazing” column offers management tips for winter feeding.
