United Producers offering energy risk management options
COLUMBUS -- United Producers Inc. announced the launch of risk management solutions on energy, a program that will allow farmers to use options to...
A good sign: Old ag collection sparks interest
MILLERSBURG, Ohio -- Farmers have a tendency to hang onto things. You never know when something might come in handy.Collector Rob Pennell appreciated such frugality because it helped supply his interest in vintage agriculture related signs, tools and salesman samples.
Chairman hears Pa. farmers’ worries, discusses goals for the 2012 farm bill
By CAROL ANN GREGGMERCER, Pa. -- Farmers took time out of their busy spring schedule to take advantage of having someone from Washington listen...
Bullish on renewables: First Earth Day organizer still going green
GOLDEN, Colo. -- Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes had a roller coaster ride as head of the Solar Energy Research Institute 30 years ago,...
Proposed regulations for small meat processors could present hardship
New regulations proposed by the USDA could put some meat processors out of business.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 22, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio -- Country Friends 4-H group met April 5 in the dining hall at Rogers Community Auction. Members reported the March square dance...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of April 22, 2010
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- The Hillsdale FFA team placed third at the 2010 state agronomy contest.Individually, Jeff Stimmell placed fourth; Emily Bon placed fifth; Hannah...
Why not plant a seed for the future?
Yesterday, I had the good fortune to be working in our small woodland on an absolutely perfect spring day. If I would have sat...
Youth need the foundation 4-H provides
Editor:
I send this note to express to you and others my concerns about the loss of funding for our county 4-H program.
All four of...
Biotech crops helpful, but take management to remain effective
WASHINGTON -- Many U.S. farmers who grow genetically modified crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits -- lower production costs, fewer pest problems,...
