Ohio study will track nuisance birds that spread E. coli among dairies
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University scientists are using a $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study the relationship between wild birds and E.
Market your heart out with these tips
LONDON, Ohio - Knowing how to grow crisp vegetables and perfectly plumped fruit is a useful skill, but most farmers know there's more to it than just planting and harvesting.
Ohio teen tops showmanship contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Mark Riley of Williamsfield, Ohio, topped 85 other contestants to win the senior division of the 10th annual showmanship contest.
Shooting the breeze about wind energy
LONDON, Ohio - Summer breezes aren't traditionally associated with energy production, but a growing number of consumers and researchers are finding out that wind can do more than just cool us down on a hot day.
Women in ag conference in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Women involved in agriculture or those interested in agriculture, rural living and local foods should attend the annual conference of the Kentucky Women in Agriculture, Oct.
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns resigns; Charles Conner is replacement
SALEM, Ohio - The son of a dairy farmer left Washington, D.C., last week, walking away from what he called a 'dream come true' to follow his heart home to Nebraska.
Ashland SWCD awards excellence
A sign recognizing him as 2006 Cooperator of the Year was presented to Mike Sloan during the 63rd annual meeting of the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District held at the Ashland County Career Center recently.
Arson suspected in Stark Co. barn fire
SALEM, Ohio - Arson is suspected and an investigation is under way after a 155-year-old bank barn in Stark County burned to the ground Sept.
ODA files appeal to stop Ohio Fresh Eggs from getting permits back
By Andrea Zippay SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture continues its fight with Ohio Fresh Eggs, this time filing a court appeal to keep the farm from getting its permits back.
Alpaca farms celebrate breed with special event
LOUISVILLE, Ohio - Have you ever wondered what things make alpacas go "Hmmm"? When and where. Learn this and more when you visit a local alpaca farm to celebrate the first-ever "National Alpaca Farm Day" Sept.
