Yearly Archives: 2005
Researchers boost drought tolerance of grain crops
RIVERSIDE, Calif.- Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, report the development of technology that increases the tolerance of grains crops to drought by decreasing the amount of an enzyme that is responsible for producing the plant hormone ethylene.
Pa. show draws 128 Simmental entries
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Haven Woods Farms of Stoneboro, Pa., showed the grand champion bull at the 2005 Pa.
Mulch options exist for tomato growers
COLUMBUS - It's easy to recognize the benefits mulches afford vegetable crops, but the challenge lies in choosing which mulch performs the best and doesn't lighten the wallet.
Ethanol industry sets new annual production record
WASHINGTON - According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the domestic ethanol industry set an annual production record of 3.
Coming home
JERUSALEM, Ohio - When I went to bed that first night in our new country house, I could barely choke back the tears.
Can Latin America complete reforms?
WASHINGTON - Latin America's economies need to be made more "crisis resistant" if the region is to sustain the economic growth it has achieved since 2002, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Border reopens to Canadian beef
WASHINGTON - The U.S. gates reopen to Canadian cattle and beef products March 7.
USDA officials say they are "confident" in the animal and public health measures Canada has in place to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease.
Apply now for reduced-rate loans
COLUMBUS - Applications are now available for farmers and small agricultural businesses wishing to apply for the 2005
On-farm fertilizer storage now regulated
SALEM, Ohio - Tom Beck's a busy man, farming his 2,000 bean and corn acres in Henry County, Ohio.
Extension hurt by budget cuts
SALEM, Ohio -Money is scarce at the Trumbull County Extension office this year due to a proposed 40 percent budget cut.