Expert: Ag technology improvements critical part of a positive world future
URBANA, Ill. - Genetically modified (GM) crops and new information technologies will be central to meeting the food demands of a rapidly growing world population sustainably, said a University of Illinois agricultural economist.
From soybean stalks to fiberboard
BELTSVILLE, Md. - Having successfully turned pieces of giant soybean stalks into charcoal briquettes, Agricultural Research Service chemical engineer Justin Barone now believes they would make good fiberboard and other wood-substitute products as well.
Help wanted: Equipment dealers hiring
FENTON, Mo. - Agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment dealers throughout North America are now hiring, according to the North American Equipment Dealers Association.
Locals to compete for state awards
CANFIELD, Ohio - A Mahoning County couple is a semifinalist for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers Award.
Study says biotech crops a factor in meeting food and fuel demands
WASHINGTON - With ethanol demand at record highs and existing strong food use of corn, some experts are wondering where the extra corn will come from.
USDA expands emerald ash borer quarantine to Ohio, Illinois and Indiana
WASHINGTON - The emerald ash borer quarantine has been expanded and includes the entire states of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, more than doubling the previously quarantined area which includes the entire lower peninsula of Michigan.
High tunnels: Real farmers, real stories
WOOSTER, Ohio - Think the high tunnel growing concept is a little out there? Traditional farmers, not just organic or hobby farmers, are getting into it, and making giant strides in fruit and vegetable production.
USDA: This crop is still a big one
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - Ohio is on track to set a new state corn yield record. As of Nov. 1, Ohio's average corn yield is forecast at 161 bushels per acre.
Undercover sting nets arrests at Pine Hill Meats
Wayne County 4-H pays homage to volunteers
ORRVILLE, Ohio - 4-H members and volunteers were honored for their work with the Wayne County 4-H program during the annual member recognition banquet at Orrville Christian Church.