What’s the big deal about soil testing?
CORTLAND, Ohio — With fertilizer prices on the rise, farmers are scrambling to keep their profit in their wallets instead of putting it on...
Federal court: Oil and gas lease is no longer valid
A federal judge ruled in favor of a Belmont County family and declared an oil and gas lease held by Hess Ohio Resources as invalid Jan. 2.
Sudden impact: Anhydrous can be a quick killer
(The following information is provided by Iowa State University Extension.) AMES, Iowa - Despite attention in recent years to laws regarding its transport, application, and storage, anhydrous ammonia remains a serious health risk for farmers.
Schumer’s plan could help New York dairy farmers meet yogurt demand
ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, recently announced that he is launching a two-pronged plan that will provide New York dairy...
Cereal leaf beetle infesting wheat
WOOSTER, Ohio — The cereal leaf beetle, a wheat pest of bygone days, is becoming more numerous again in Ohio, and some cereal grain...
Free curriculum teaches students about agriculture
The Ohio Livestock Coalition's For Your InFARMation program is providing free curriculum to third-grade teachers to educate their students.
Alleged animal abuser pleads not guilty to cruelty, firearms charge
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- The man charged with cruelty to animals at a dairy farm in Plain City pleaded not guilty June 10 to mishandling...
Wayne County landowners concerned about new pipelines
Wayne County a hotbed of activity, at intersection of several proposed interstate lines.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 28, 2021
Two gardening experts on the national scene will come together for the 25th anniversary Garden & Landscape Symposium Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 27, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Northwestern FFA and Edon FFA.