Yearly Archives: 2013
Stink bugs pose threat to corn, soybeans
Stink bugs are a nuisance to crops, in addition to humans.
Richard T. ‘Dick’ Kiko Sr.
CANTON, Ohio — Richard T. “Dick” Kiko Sr., 73, went to be with the Lord October 19, 2013, after a sudden illness.
He was a...
Anticipating crop acreage in 2014
The 2013-14 marketing year for U.S. corn and soybeans is only in the second month. A lot is still unknown about the size of those crops, the strength of demand, and price levels.
Study: American families taking ‘divergent paths’
"The state of American families has become increasingly polarized," said Zhenchao Qian, author of the new study and professor of sociology at The Ohio State University.
Need sleep? Charge up by shutting down
With a smartphone in your pocket, an electronic tablet in your bag, and laptops and gigantic televisions throughout your home, disconnecting for a nightly jaunt to dreamland has become more difficult than ever -- especially for teens.
Penn State to develop national approach to youth farm safety education
Reducing the risk of injury or death for young people on farms is the goal of a new project aimed at developing a coordinated national approach to youth farm safety education.
Thousands of ring-necked pheasants released in Ohio
More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 27 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Ohio counties added to fall turkey hunting season
Ohio's fall wild turkey hunting season began Oct. 14 and runs through Dec. 1, giving hunters the opportunity to pursue gobblers and hens. New counties open for fall turkey hunting this year include Butler, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Seneca and Warren.
Falling temperatures sends signal to fill the feeders
When morning low temperatures dip into the 30s, I know it’s time to get serious about filling my bird feeders. Here’s a guide matching...
Sustainable Poultry Network offers breeding clinics
The Sustainable Poultry Network will be hosting a clinic Nov. 22 at the Wholesome Valley Farm located at 927 US 62 in Wilmot, Ohio 44689 to discuss standard bred poultry (sometimes referred to as heritage poultry).
