Grazing new trails: Ohio farmer takes holistic approach
PLEASANTVILLE, Ohio -- Four years ago, Mark Scarpitti of Pleasantville, Ohio, added a few meat goats to his sheep grazing operation. The next year,...
Scammers now targeting hay sellers
Phony lottery winnings and "discounted" name-brand luxuries have been long-time favorites of scam artists. Their too-good-to-be-true offers have emptied bank accounts and left victims helpless to do anything about it. But now, scammers are targeting a new group. Farmers -- and anyone else who buys or sells agricultural goods -- should be on the look out for suspicious offers.
Bioproducts grabbing attention, dollars
Gov. Ted Strickland signed an economic stimulus package that includes $50 million to develop the state's bioproducts industry.
Pa. dairy producers back tax credits
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania is lending its support to the Dairy Modernization or Expansion Tax Credit Program (Dairy-MAX) that...
More than 6,400 acres added to Pa. preservation
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Farmland in 20 Pennsylvania counties will remain viable for agricultural production thanks to the June 19 approval of more than 6,400...
Art’s-Way makes list of best small public companies
ARMSTRONG, Iowa — Art’s-Way Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery, equipment and services, has been named to the Fortune Small...
First West Nile mosquito found in Luzerne County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — State officials reported June 13 the first mosquito sample of 2008, to test positive for the West Nile Virus and reminded...
Tractor cruise to benefit children with terminal cancer
DE GRAFF, Ohio — Farmers and tractor enthusiasts can dust off their antique and classic tractors for a great cause as ABN Radio sponsors...
ODNR confirms presence of VHS virus in muskie
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHSv), a virus that causes disease in fish, but does...
Grassley pushing for biodiesel perk
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, spoke to the National Biodiesel Board June 18, telling industry leaders that he will continue to press...
