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Project hopes to build habitat for bats in Ohio
Appalachia Ohio Alliance is partnering with several organizations to increase habitat for rare bats in Ohio.
40 foods to enjoy as summer fades to fall
Before the leaves begin to change, let’s take some time to enjoy all the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs that are in season and readily available.
Farm bill extension gives crop producers more time
The ag secretary announced that there will be a one-time extension of the deadline for the base and yield reallocation process.
Alfalfa growers want piece of ethanol pie
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Seeking to demonstrate alfalfa’s potential for cellulosic ethanol production, particularly in rotations with corn, the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance and the National Corn Growers Association hosted Alfalfa/Corn Rotations for Sustainable Cellulosic Biofuels Production in Iowa June 29-30 at Pioneer’s Carver Center. “It seems as though alfalfa is treated as the ‘red-headed
Ohioan is runner-up in auction contest
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Joseph Mast of Millersburg, Ohio, was first runner-up for the second year in a row at the International Auctioneer Championship held July 17. The competition was part of the 60th International Auctioneers Conference and Show July 13-18 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas. This is Mast’s third year competing,
FSA Andy for Nov. 27, 2008
Hello Again! As we begin to shovel our way through the 2009 farm bill, there are additional benefits for beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers and limited resource farmers. A beginning farmer is defined as an individual or entity who has not operated a farm for more than 10 years. In the case of an entity,
Webinar guides high feed cost survival
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In today’s economy, the cost of feeding dairy cattle –and any livestock — is skyrocketing and leaving producers in a tailspin trying to find ways to maintain profitability. DAIReXNET, an arm of the national eXtension initiative, will offer a Webinar aimed at helping producers survive high feed costs Aug. 18 at 8
Wool blend ideal for fire resistance
WYNDMOOR, Pa. — Wool is less susceptible to burning than synthetic fibers. This makes it an ideal fabric for uniforms worn by U.S. troops, firefighters and others whose occupations expose them to fire. Agricultural Research Service chemist Jeanette M. Cardamone has discovered and patented a heat-resistant material that can be incorporated into wool and other
Operation Evergreen brings a touch of home to the troops
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio – Ohio Christmas tree growers are donating real Christmas trees as part of Operation Evergreen sponsored by the
It’s not a wonderful life: Turkeys are dumb
A turkey’s life is not ideal; it’s short and they’re dumb.
