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New strawberry packs a purple punch
ITHACA, N. Y. — Cornell’s newest and darkest strawberry variety — Purple Wonder — is making its debut at the Philadelphia International Flower Show through an exclusive licensing agreement with seed giant W. Atlee Burpee Co. “Purple Wonder is sweet and aromatic, with outstanding strawberry flavor,” said Courtney Weber, Cornell small fruits breeder and associate
Cutworm numbers are rising, but not causing any problems
WOOSTER, Ohio — The number of adult moths of the western bean cutworm trapped by Ohio State University Extension professionals increased for the fifth straight year, but fortunately, larval infestations have yet to present an economic impact on Ohio farms.
Ohio’s livestock care standards set to become effective Sept. 29
Farm community encouraged to attend five regional informational meetings
Hunters: prepare now for upcoming season
It’s hardly real summer yet but hunters should be thinking about the upcoming seasons and the special hunting opportunities they might like to experience. Ohio’s controlled hunt lottery is now accepting applications for several once-a-year opportunities, many of which offer unique hunting experiences. July 31 is the last day for applications with most hunters applying
FSA built to support farmers and continues to do so
Hello Again! Do you remember the Great Depression with its Black Tuesday in 1929? Or did you experience the dust bowl and see the cloud of soil coming at you on Black Sunday in 1935? The 1930s were difficult times for American farmers. In fact, President Roosevelt was alarmed at the loss of family-sized, family-owned
Outlook suggests tight global supplies, higher prizes and herd stabilization
DENVER — Beef industry economists reported on the 2011 beef industry outlook Feb. 4 to more than 5,000 cattlemen and women during the Cattle Industry Convention in Denver. Brett Stuart, Cattle Fax market analyst, said global beef demand is increasing alongside tighter world beef supplies. “2011 will be the fourth consecutive year of global beef
Auction Roundup — Zero no-sales amazes auctioneer at draft horse auction
– Owner/auctioneer Pete Howes of Bloomfield Livestock Auction experienced something very rare at his Feb. 28 special draft horse and draft pony auction in Bloomfield, Ohio — there were zero no-sales, which means each of the 107 horses sold. Howes explained that this is very unusual and in all the years he’s been in the
Pumpkin Cake and a Poem
This pumpkin cake may not be so different from other pumpkin cakes you’ve tried, but see if you agree with me; it’s right up there with the better ones.
Triggering a new Green Revolution
World food security. Climate change. Bioenergy. Oil prices. There are some weighty issues on agriculture’s table right now. Will we be up to the challenge — and to the responsibility? Last week, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization Conference met in Rome. High level diplomats from around the world debated the issues surrounding food
Raspberries: A small fruit that yields big opportunities
By Amy Fovargue Contributing Writer FREDERICKTOWN, Ohio — Ann Trudel has always loved picking red raspberries and making jam with them. So it made sense that after she and her husband, Dan, bought 5 acres near Fredericktown, they decided to raise their own and make a business out of it. They named their business —
