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Scientists use new method to help reduce piglet mortality
WASHINGTON — To help increase the survival of newborn piglets, USDA scientists have developed a new method that predicts animals’ mortality and nursing ability. Physiologist Jeffrey Vallet and his colleagues at the Agricultural Research Service, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Neb., call the measuring technique the “immunocrit,” which determines
Monroe County is new leader for number of permits issued by ODNR
SALEM, Ohio — The drilling frenzy has officially hit Monroe County. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued a total of seven permits in Monroe County during April. All of the permits were issued to HG Energy for wells in Washington Township on the same property named Whitacre Enterprises Inc. Carroll County Five permits were
FSA Andy: Don’t miss deadlines for CRP or DCP
Farmers, in the hustle of the spring season, don’t forget a few upcoming USDA Farm Service Agency programs and dates.
Male black bears expanding territory
AKRON, Ohio — In 2010, approximately 31 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While the population of Ohio’s largest mammal, a state endangered species, may not exactly increase in 2011, sightings of the burly creatures are expected to rise in the summer months. During spring
Risk Management Agency regional office offers tips for crop insurance and flood claims
Heavy rainfall and flood conditions across the Midwest have caused crop damage and slowed planting this spring. Producers who are unable to plant an insured crop by the final planting date due to an insurable cause, such as excess moisture and flooding have a number of options.
Ohio, Mississippi rivers flooding solution: Create ‘river park’
Bottomland shouldn’t be farmland: A national riverine park could absorb Ohio and Mississippi River flooding, improve water quality.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 25, 2010
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — Hillsdale FFA placed eighth at state nursery and landscaping contest on March 3. Individual places were Jeff Stimmell, sixth; Hannah Shock, 10th; and Kelsey King, 16th. Members competed in the State Job Interview and Agricultural Sales Career Development events March 6 at Tolles Technical Center in Plain City. Sarah Bookman competed in
Your cattle: Don’t hesitate — castrate
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — One of the basic, recommended practices on beef cow-calf operations is the castration of bull calves before they are 2 months old. Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension, said that in spite of the recommendation, an unusually high percentage of male calves still go through the feeder cattle
She’s one unhappy camper
I am not, nor will I ever be, the ‘roughing it” type.
My husband, bless his heart, refuses to believe this.
Tax credits available for planting trees
Landowners interested in creating a forest on their property may be able to take a direct deduction from their federal taxes this year.
