Animal agriculture most vulnerable to terrorism
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Animal agriculture is a vulnerable target for activist groups and terrorists.Attacking agriculture and the food system is truly an economic warfare...
Sustainability, questionable dairy market techniques discussed
There is a battle taking place over milk and other animal products, technology and production practices, animals, farming and, in the end, producers' livelihood.
National well-being standards considered for dairies
WOOSTER, Ohio -- WOOSTER, Ohio -- Dairy farmers still have time to weigh in on the proposed guidelines for theNational Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative.The...
Pigeons point to Ponzi scheme
SALEM, Ohio -- The Iowa Attorney General's office has wrapped up its most recent investigation of Pigeon King International, the Canadian-based pigeon breeding...
Storms cause power outages and crop damage
Homes and farms in several areas were without electricity for hours or days, and crop producers have noted damage from the storm.
Richard T. Kiko Sr. marks 50 years in the Ohio auctioneering business
CANTON, Ohio — Richard T. Kiko Sr. is celebrating his 50th year of auctioneering.
Richard is part of the Kiko Auction Family and is...
Earl McKarns unanimous choice for first Carroll Co. cattlemen’s award
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Local beef producer Earl McKarns was recently recognized with the Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association Distinguished Service Award.
McKarns was presented with...
Dairy farmers discuss current events
WOOSTER, Ohio — Dairy farming is about more than just milking cows. Today’s producer has to keep an eye on everything from labeling issues...
Words of wisdom for 4-H’ers
Editor:
I do not believe the Geauga County Fair Board handled the steer situation in their county in a wise manner.
Before this situation in...
Status quo in the Republican party
Editor:
Ah, it’s all over with. The Republican party has chosen John McCain as its probable nominee.
Now we won’t have to listen to Ron...
