Yearly Archives: 2006
China plans to resume imports of U.S. beef
SALEM, Ohio - U.S. beef will be back in business in China as soon as some technical details are worked out, according to U.
Remembering pranks from the past
"Hello, is your refrigerator running? Well, you better catch it before it gets out the door!" "Hello, do you have Prince William in a can? Well, you better let him out before he suffocates!" "Do you have your TV on? Well, how does it fit?" Ah, the good old prankster kid calls - this is a game from a fading era.
Ethanol boom continues to advance
In his opening address to the 11th National Ethanol Conference Feb. 21, Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen declared loudly and proudly that "ethanol has arrived.
Present agriculture in a positive light
We have completed two of three scheduled Youth Livestock Quality Assurance training classes in Columbiana County for 2006.
Fending off an Easter rabbit
I stopped in my local Tractor Supply Co. store to return a plastic flooring insert that did not fit our small rabbit cage.
The mean mom’s guide to real life
After years of toil, struggle, and inner turmoil wondering what, if anything, I want to be when I grow up, I have discovered my one true calling: I am the Meanest Mom Ever! Crowned.
Top dairy producers are pointed out
COSHOCTON, Ohio - The 2006 dairy princess was crowned, top dairy producers were recognized, a number of youth achievement awards were presented, and others were given special recognition at the annual Coshocton County dairy meeting and banquet.
U.S. is divided on immigration issue
WASHINGTON - More Americans would prefer workplace sanctions to reduce illegal immigration from Mexico rather than fences or additional border agents, according to a new national poll.
Social Security affects farm workers
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio - As American farmers and growers prepare for spring planting season, they should make sure they know the rules that affect Social Security protection for their workers.
Results are in from Pa. Beef Exposition
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - A weekend of cattle sales, youth competitions, cattle shows and tradeshows came to a satisfying end for many of Pennsylvania's cattle enthusiasts.