Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium: Some wild cards for 2015
Oil is falling, transportation is changing, and who know knows what that might mean for 2015.
Vilsack abandons beef checkoff plan
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack withdrew his proposal to create a second beef checkoff program Dec. 19.
FSA disaster assistance program expanded; Jan. 14 deadline set
New options provide greater coverage for losses when natural disasters affect specialty crops.
Wreaths Across America: Honoring our nation’s veterans close to home
Volunteers with OSU Extension Master Gardeners participated in Wreaths Across America, which places wreaths on veterans' graves.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 18, 2014
This week's roundup includes news from the Smithville, Hillsdale, Northwestern and Minerva 4-H clubs.
Noah Miller — Dec. 18, 2014
Fourteen-year-old Noah Miller got his first deer this year on his family's property in Kinsman, Ohio.
Propane: No one wants another 2014
A propane shortage last January left agriculture producers and home consumers scrambling to keep their home warm in one of the coldest winters in recent history.
Cow escapes from Idaho butcher shop, leads to police chase
The 1,000 pound cow was considered a safety hazard after it caused damage to several vehicles and almost caused minor traffic accidents.
United Producers agrees to pay GIPSA penalty
United Producers will pay $500 to settle with GIPSA.
Operations suspended at Schwan Grain
Farmers who are owed money for grain deposits with Schwan Grain should call ODA’s Grain Warehouse Section at 614-728-6410.
