Important crop insurance deadline nears for Ohio and Indiana producers
Producers need to certify conservation compliance by June 1.
USDA proposes changes to improve veal calf handling
Unlike adult cattle, veal calves that regain the ability to walk after being warmed or rested may enter the food supply.
CAUV still not perfect: Farm Bureau offers new proposal to improve farmland tax
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has proposed two changes to the Ohio Department of Taxation aimed at more accurately reflecting farm property valuations, as well as encouraging more conservation practices.
Planting 2015: Scattered rain showers slow some, but significant field progress overall
Mostly dry week makes for considerable progress in the fields.
AQHA approves stronger fines for animal welfare rule violators
The American Quarter Horse Association has approved stronger penalties and fines for animal welfare rule violators.
Urban Shepherds to hold training in Peninsula
A day of Urban Shepherds training will be held May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Utica and Marcellus shale: Fewer well permits in April; reflects economy
This April, the ODNR issued 19 permits.
Skin cancer is not glamorous
In just the past decade, the number of young women in that age bracket who have been diagnosed with melanoma has increased eightfold.
19th annual E.A.R.T.H. workshop slated for June 23-24
Any teacher, formal or informal, preschool to high school grade level, from anywhere in Ohio is welcome to attend.
Beaver County’s Amy Kraus named outstanding senior at Penn State
Amy Kraus, an animal science major from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, received the Outstanding Senior Award from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
