April frost causes disaster designation
COLUMBUS - The USDA has designated 56 counties in Ohio as primary agricultural natural disaster areas, making farmers in the counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA's
Bids are booming for Knox County Fair youth
Four inducted into Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Agricultural Council is enshrining four in the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame Aug.
House approves farm bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill July 27 despite a White House veto threat and "no" votes from the majority of House ag committee Republicans.
Iowa Farm Bureau expands carbon credit trading efforts
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new, wholly owned subsidiary to expand its carbon aggregation program.
Ludwick shows grand champion at northwest Pa. Holstein championship
MEADVILLE, Pa. - A junior 3-year-old claimed top honors at the Pa. Holstein Association's northwest Pa.
Drought-stricken livestock producers to get some emergency grazing relief
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has enacted a measure to provide livestock in drought-affected states with needed additional hay and forage.
Farm bill moves to House floor
WASHINGTON - The House agriculture committee unanimously passed a new farm bill July 19 that expands benefits to nearly all sectors of agriculture, including fruits and vegetables.
New bill allows farm vehicles to travel even faster
COLUMBUS - Gov. Ted Strickland signed House Bill 9, which increases the speed allowed for farm machinery while ensuring safety precautions on Ohio roadways.
Dairy tour featured improvements
MARSHALLVILLE, Ohio - The annual Wayne County Dairy Tour July 10 was hosted at L & R Farm near Marshallville.