Stories by Other News

Tenacious groups will fight to protect future residents

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Other News

Editor: For many months, a few good, caring people have been trying to get the public to realize the consequences of fracking. They gather in Youngstown, North Lima, Coitsville, Poland, Butler and New Wilmington. There are probably other groups gathering in other towns as well. If you would attend one of these gatherings, you would [...]

Ohio strawberry growers can get to market earlier and longer. Lots longer

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Other News

Thanks to a new production method called plasticulture, Ohio consumers now have access to locally grown strawberries as early as the first week of May and as late as October.

Webinar sharing tips on linking growers, grocers

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Other News

This webinar connects growers with grocers.

Beck’s Hybrids plans Ohio research site

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Other News

ATLANTA, Ind. — Beck’s Hybrids has purchased land near London, Ohio, for research farm studies. Located east of Farm Science Review, along Interstate 70 and U.S. 40, the new property is Beck’s first permanent location in Ohio. According to Sonny Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids, plans for the new property include conducting Practical Farm Research [...]

Most Americans save about half of their inheritances.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Other News

A new national study suggests that adults who receive an inheritance save only about half of what they receive, while spending, donating or losing the rest.

Reader: What is going on with exotic animal issue?

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Other News

Richard Hill has questions about the Farm Bureau’s response to exotic animal ownership.

Multitasking hurts performance, but helps moods

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Other News

People aren’t very good at media multitasking — like reading a book while watching TV — but do it anyway because it makes them feel good, a new study suggests.

Northwest Pa. soil health workshop slated for May 23 near Lucinda, Pa.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Other News

LUCINDA, Pa. — Learn how to profit by improving the health of your soil and crops at the Soil Health Workshop May 23. The workshop will highlight sound ecological farming practices such as the use of cover crops and no-till techniques. Nationally recognized experts will bring you up to date on the use of cover [...]

Grain market prices say too many corn, wheat acres and not enough soybean acres

Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Other News

The grain market would like to see 2-3 million acres shifted out of corn and spring wheat into soybeans, but is it too late?

New farm finances webinar online

Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Other News

Webinar offers valuable financial tips and information for beginner farmers.