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A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 2, 2013:
BURTON, Ohio — Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H Club met April 21 at Ernst Lanes. Dates were discussed for the officer training workshop May 1. All new officers should try to attend. Things were discussed about Quality Assurance from 10 a.m. – noon May 4 at the fairgrounds. Pig Tagging is set for 8 a.m.-11
Estimates on farm production losses due to drought and Katrina
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns released a preliminary assessment of U.S. agricultural production losses in the Mid-South due to hurricane Katrina and drought in the Eastern Corn Belt.
Nature’s calling, is anyone listening?
Overall, USDA estimates, 45 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in 15 states have been euthanized in an effort to limit the spread of the contagious, deadly flu.
It’s a weather grain market (again)
The crops are ahead of normal in development, well on the way to an early harvest. Here’s veteran grain merchandiser Marlin Clark on the current grain market.
Soybean stock surprise shakes planting
USDA report indicates farmers are prepared to increase their soybean acreage this spring.
Pickup truck theft reminds us to be mindful during harvest season
Judith Sutherland reminds mindful even in the long days during harvest season following the theft of her nephew’s pickup truck.
Next time, hire a vet
With the high value of today’s livestock, you can afford to hire a veterinarian.
Gore is playing the role of his life
The recent televised Academy Awards program was an Al Gore-apalooza, as the assembled actors and musicians were almost giddy in their support of the former vice president.
Wayne SWCD salutes Farriss family
Bill and Carol Farriss of Farriss Dairy Farm in Dalton received the district’s 2001 Conservation Farm Award.
Beef checkoff changes: Ohio producers vote on backup plan
SALEM, Ohio – The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association doesn’t think the national beef checkoff will end, but in case it does, the group has a contingency plan.
