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Planning for a perfect pair of pigeons for spring
As spring inches closer, Julie Geiss’ son dreams up elaborate plans for a pigeon loft, enchanted by stories of how carrier pigeons were used during war.
Ohio State scientists work to bring back the bobwhite
COLUMBUS — Researchers at Ohio State University are working to help the birds come back. Wildlife ecologist Bob Gates and graduate students Adam Janke, Mauri Liberati and Mark Wiley are studying the northern bobwhite — a disappearing native quail — with an eye on improving its habitat, especially in winter.
‘It was a good year’: Area crops hold their own against averages
SALEM, Ohio – Despite a wet spring that made tillage and planting a real trick and a scorching, dry summer, many grain farmers across the region herald 2007 as one of their best years ever.
Ohio State researchers study how farmers adapt to climate change
More rainfall in Ohio has added challenges for farmers and ecosystems. Ohio State researchers are studying how they are adapting, and what that could mean for the region’s future, with the Agroecosystem Resilience Project.
Western Pa. pastured poultry farm faces bird flu ‘nightmare’
Mandy Fedinetz, of Primrose Farm, lost her entire laying flock after some birds tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Her 1,800 bird flock was culled to stop the spread of the disease.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 23, 2009
BROOKFIELD, Ohio — Rabbits were tattooed during the Brookfield 4-H Friends club meeting April 2. Mrs. Meredith, the new poultry board leader, spoke. Emily and Jade Bailey showed their snakes, which included a 6-foot-long albino Ball Python. General and small animal interview judging will be June 22. The livestock sale will be July 4. The
Is fish farming for you?
This checklist was compiled by a regional aquaculture center, to help producers make important decisions before they begin. It goes with our full-length story about fish farming in northeast Ohio. WOOSTER, Ohio — If you’re thinking about going into aquaculture, you’re not alone. A large number of people have expressed interest in what could be
West Virginia lifts poultry exhibit ban
West Virginia lifts poultry exhibit ban, but bird handlers should still be cautious.
Dairy farmers have to know when to call it quits
The cost of production number, combined with the four key numbers outlined in this article, will help each dairy farm define the point where the business is unlikely to be able to bounce back.
No binoculars in computer birding
If you need a feather fix until cold winter weather really sets in, try some of Scott Shalaway’s suggestions for online birding.
