Tree farmer fighting for CAUV
SALEM, Ohio - Dave Coldwell says if his situation is any indication, Ohio is in a crisis. The Columbiana County tree farmer said he is being put through the ringer, denied CAUV tax rights on parts of his property by the county auditor, and fighting in court for tax savings that seem like they should be allowable, no questions asked.
Farmers at greater risk of hearing loss
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Research indicates that farmers experience greater hearing loss than do people in other occupations.
Market is pushing planting decisions
URBANA, Ill. - Wheat, corn, and soybean prices, which have moved higher since mid-September, have implications for the production plans of farmers and perhaps for farm policy.
Soybean rust found in Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Asian soybean rust has been found in Indiana for the first time, but poses no threat to Indiana soybean producers this year.
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.
Daylay Egg Farm loses grain license
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - Daylay Egg Farm Inc., of West Mansfield in Logan County, may no longer handle grain from producers after a financial statement submitted to the Ohio Department of Agriculture showed the company does not have the working capital required to maintain a commodity handlers license.
Emerald ash borer quarantine expanded
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - A tiny pest is drawing huge attention across Ohio. Ohio's emerald ash borer quarantine has been expanded to include Lorain and Medina counties.
How do you say ‘see you next year’ in German?
READING, Pa. - Walking into the Sheraton Inn conference room designated for the National Grange German/USA Friendship Program was like walking into a family reunion.
The face of America’s migrant workers
Jeff Zellers once intended to go to law school, but in 1987 decided to join the family farm business established by his grandparents in the 1920s.
Three counties get funding for flood damage
ORWELL, Ohio - Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties have been approved for implementation of the 2006 Environmental Conservation Program Flood.
