Will new minimum wage affect farms?
SALEM, Ohio - Ohio's minimum wage took a step up Jan. 1, but the move wasn't as simple as a one-time, across-the-board pay hike.
Retiree builds herd of elite cows
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio - This is one of the best times of year for Jim Balzer. Even with the hubbub of the holidays passed, he still anticipates some of the best gift deliveries of the year: his calf crop.
Cattle prices on roller coaster in 2006
Yet another interesting year for cattle prices is behind us. It seems like each year, the September to December time period usually spawns an unexpected event that causes dramatic swings in prices.
Course to focus on cattle issues
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Ethanol production, rising corn prices, new markets and environmental stewardship are all emerging issues that could impact Ohio's beef cattle industry.
Milk, meat from cloned animals get FDA OK
WASHINGTON - Meat and milk from clones of adult cattle, pigs and goats, and their offspring, are as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals.
Niche pork the focus of conference
BRYAN, Ohio - Pork producers interested in nontraditional pork markets have the opportunity to attend the Swine Niche Pork Producer Conference Jan.
Ohio forest products industry contributes billions to state economy
COLUMBUS - Results of a new study by the Ohio State University shows the state's forest products industry contributes $15.
Pa. residents concerned with taxes, unemployment
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Taxes and unemployment continue to top the list of the most important problems facing Pennsylvanians, according to the 2006 Penn State poll conducted by the Center for Survey Research at Penn State Harrisburg.
Pesticide disposal program set in Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Agricultural businesses and residents of 18 Pennsylvania counties can safely and easily dispose of unwanted pesticides through the CHEMSWEEP Program, according to Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff.
Pork producers symposium is Feb. 7
COLUMBUS - The annual Professional Pork Producers Symposium will be held at the 2007 Ohio Pork Congress Feb.
