Letter writer twisted OFBF statement
OFBF has committed to protecting dog breeders' rights to utilize responsible animal husbandry and business practices in areas such as genetics, nutrition, housing and marketing, including the auction system.
Ag Expo is Sept. 11 at McClester Farm
MECHANICSTOWN, Ohio -- Mahoning, and Stark SWCD offices are working together to present the fourth annual Agriculture-Natural Resource-Conservation Expo. The expo offers free parking,...
Ohio dairy farmer wins national honor
Ohio Holstein breeder Bill Ramsey will receive Dairy Shrine breeder award at World Dairy Expo.
Animal industry considered “acceptable collateral damage”
Editor:As an animal owner I was completely stunned on June 30 with the announcement of the "agreement" between Gov. Strickland, OFBF/Commodity Leaders and HSUS.In...
Pink tractor is Lorain County girl’s tribute to her father
Not all John Deere tractors are painted green and yellow, and not all are this special.
Nearly 2,000 accepted into program that gives health care coverage to early retirees
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.Nearly...
Poultry growers should give trade some forethought
This list goes with a full feature on backyard poultry, accessible here.
There are many reasons to raise your own backyard poultry, but before you...
Backyard poultry is a hatching trend; growers say it’s educational, nutritional, peaceful
With a little planning, backyard poultry can be rewarding experience.
2010 Portage County Fair market livestock winners
Aug. 26 & 28, 2010
Sale Total: $283,010
Total Lots: 522
STEERS
Number of Market Lots: 74
Average: $1.64/pound with champions; $1.50/pound without
Grand champion exhibitor: Olivia Blay
Bid: $5.01/pound Weight:...
Bob Barker, MFA call for action against veal and dairy farming
Editor's Note: Here is a link to the two initial news releases that are incorporated into this article. One is from MFA, the other...