Looking for farm bill balance
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers writing the 2007 farm bill have about $30 billion worth of requests per year for funding from the commodities portion of the bill.
Designed for dogs
AUBURN TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Around noon every day, things quiet down in one of the buildings on Munn Road in Auburn Township.
Rescued
UNIONTOWN, Pa. - For most people, looking into the yard and seeing a lion or tiger would be more than startling.
CAUV: Judge rules in favor of tree farmer
SALEM, Ohio - A judge's decision to allow a Columbiana County tree farmer reduced property taxes through the
Grazing annuals extends pasture life
SALEM, Ohio - Graziers willing to put in a little extra time can reap big benefits - and yields - by adding annuals to their grazing plans.
Pa. sale barn convicted of animal cruelty
SALEM, Ohio - The livestock auction in New Holland, Pa., was convicted Feb. 15 of animal cruelty for neglecting three disabled sheep.
What’s coming to town with Harrison Ethanol
SALEM, Ohio - In the works for years, Farmers Ethanol LLC's project at Cadiz in Harrison County is taking shape.
Anniversary of Ohio’s biggest earthquake
COLUMBUS - This week marks the 70th anniversary of the largest earthquake ever recorded in Ohio. In early March 1937, western Ohio experienced earthquakes that caused considerable damage in the Shelby County town of Anna, as well as surrounding communities, including Sidney and Wapakoneta.
Continuous corn requires strategic weed control
COLUMBUS - Planting continuous corn may promote greater weed control problems, but growers can stave off any serious issues as long as they follow the best management strategies for their situation.
Free trade touted as economic cure
WASHINGTON - Free trade remains the cornerstone of U.S. economic success and the main tool for expanding global prosperity, said Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.