2013 Farm Bill on track for summer votes

WASHINGTON — The House and Senate Agriculture committees have both announced new versions of the farm bill they plan to revisit in coming weeks, with the potential for full congressional consideration over summer. As of Monday, May 13, the Senate had scheduled its markup of the bill for May 14, while the House planned to [...]

Nearly 20 teams gathered May 11 at the Rohrer Farm near Wadsworth to demonstrate horse plowing to the public.

After a tornado destroyed their building in September of 2010, a new research and engineering facility is being built that will house some 50-plus staff.

(Proficiency award winners have been added at bottom. For more of our FFA coverage, including a video and slide show) COLUMBUS — The 85th Ohio FFA Convention was filled with hundreds of award winners from across the state. Here’s a look at a few of the top awards and who won. Ohio Star awards Jakob [...]

Speakers and comedians challenged FFA members to build good character, prepare for a successful future.

Public listening session drew growers from across Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Only 2 percent of Ohio corn is planted and 11 percent in Pennsylvania. But temps. expected to warm this week.

WOOSTER, Ohio — Senate Democrats continued their call for a new five-year farm bill and new market opportunities for U.S. farmers during a rural summit on agriculture held April 25 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The session was broadcast to reporters via webcast. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow said the 16 million people [...]

Christian Hoffman —Ohio’s Commercial Cattelemen of the Year — is a young producer but is on par with some of the best.