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Holmes SWCD honors best in conservation, youth essay winners
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio — The Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated its best in conservation at the annual banquet, held Nov. 18 at the Carlisle Village Inn in Walnut Creek. The Friend of Conservation Award went to Congressman-elect Bob Gibbs, who currently is serving as state senator in the 22 district. Gibbs is
New Wilmington Livestock Auction paperwork not meeting USDA rules
Scales at New Wilmington Livestock Auction have been tested since 2006 by Pa. Department of Agriculture.
Emerald Ash Borer beetles found in Westmoreland County, Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Emerald Ash Borer beetles have been found in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, bringing to seven the number of counties where the ash tree-destroying pest has been identified, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said. The invasive beetle was first detected in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2007 in Butler County, and subsequently was found
Eastern wood-pewee sings its own name best
Of all the birds that sing their own name, the eastern wood-pewee does it best. Every morning as I lie in bed just before dawn, I hear the usual spring chorus dominated by robins, cardinals and Carolina wrens. In the background, from deeper in the woods, comes the pewee’s plaintive, two-part song — “pee-a-weee,” followed
No need for beef producers to panic about Curly Calf Syndrome
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The recent discovery of Curly Calf Syndrome in the Angus cattle breed has some producers feeling uncertain about the future of the breed, but University of Kentucky Extension Beef Specialist Darrh Bullock said there’s no reason for Kentucky’s beef producers to panic. He believes the best course of action is to stay
Fed files anti-trust lawsuit to block beef merger
If merged, JBS would become the largest U.S. beef packer, with price implications on the farm and at the grocery store.
Workshop will help Ohio farmers meet the demand for organic food
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Increasing demand for organic food is presenting new opportunities for Ohio farmers. Organics 101: An Introduction to Organic Crop Production will present the latest recommendations for farmers who are considering the transition to organic crop production. Any Ohio farmer who is looking for information on organic crop production is welcome to attend
‘Pristine’ farmland looks nice, but not always the best for water quality
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The vision some people have of Kentucky’s ‘horse country’ is crisp, white fences cutting across pristine pastures, with nary a weed or tree to intrude on the view. But when it comes to riparian zones, the areas around streams and ponds, a little of nature’s clutter can make a world of difference
Ohio produce, tree growers, marketers will meet Jan. 15
Fruit and direct marketing congress moves to January.
OCA plans annual meeting and awards banquet for Jan. 13
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting their annual meeting and awards banquet Jan. 13 in Columbus.
