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Ohio cattlemen’s roundup spotlights cows, research, hot topics and hot air
Drought and legislative policy highlight discussions at annual event.
U.S. faces big challenges in growing biofuels infrastructure
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Ramping up biofuels production to replace fossil fuels and provide a significant portion of the nation’s energy will require nothing short of a transformation of the U.S. agricultural, transportation and energy sectors in the next few decades, according to a bioenergy expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Major changes
FFA: Preparing the next generation of America’s leaders
More than 80 years ago, in a hotel in Kansas City, Mo., a small group of 33 young farm boys met to form an agricultural program for youth. Today, that same organization — known as FFA is still growing with more than a half-million members from every U.S. state, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Part I of a three-part series.
Celebrate June Dairy Month with royalty
Pennsylvania dairy royalty includes, left to right: Chantal Guidice, Pa. Brown Swiss Miss, Beaver Co. Sarah Weimer, Pa. Guernsey Queen, Venango Co. Amanda Mitcheltree, Pa. Jersey Queen, Lawrence Co. LeeAnn Kapanick, Pa. State Dairy Princess, Crawford Co. Abigail Trotter, Pa. Alternate State Dairy Princess, Lawrence Co. SALEM, Ohio — June Dairy Month began more than
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 25, 2009
ORWELL, Ohio — The Mustang Wranglers 4-H horse club had its regular monthly meeting June 13 at Saddles Etc. & Gift Shop. Members are preparing for Skillathon. They have had several work sessions learning about riding and showing skills. Natasha Sobie represented her club along with other 4-H members from Ashtabula County at the State
Farm and Dairy’s 2008 top stories in review
Weather woes Weather is always a hot topic in the farmhouse. In March, an ice storm hit northeastern Ohio and western Pa., followed by 23 inches of snow in some places. Snow emergencies were declared in 60 Ohio counties and homes and farms were without electricity for days. And in September, remnants of Hurricane Ike
Branding day: Real cowboys round up herd
Every fall, Ohio cowboys roam the range in central Ohio, herding cattle together for tagging and branding.
Tree farmer fighting for CAUV
SALEM, Ohio – Dave Coldwell says if his situation is any indication, Ohio is in a crisis. The Columbiana County tree farmer said he is being put through the ringer, denied CAUV tax rights on parts of his property by the county auditor, and fighting in court for tax savings that seem like they should be allowable, no questions asked.
Global program seeds idea of 8 billion bushel grain production cutback
Founders say the Focus on Sabbatical program has the potential to double grain prices a year before the actual production cut.
Wonders of wool
(Editor’s note: This story is the second in a three-part series on sheep farming. Each story focuses on a different type of sheep production.
