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A feast of learning

Friday, November 20, 2009 by Chris Kick

MANSFIELD, Ohio — It’s been said in countless kitchens that “too many cooks spoil the stew.” But each fall, in the kitchen of Pugh Cabin on Richland County’s Malabar Farm, the more cooks, the merrier the experience.

Lawsuit continues for Columbiana grain elevator and former employee

Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Kristy Foster

A jury trial has been rescheduled in Mahoning County Court.

Digesters big and small a topic at Ohio renewable energy workshop

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by Chris Kick

If farm-based anaerobic digesters are to be successful in America, then the industry needs to look back to the beginning of the automobile industry.

Ohio produce growers balk at national plan, back state-specific regs

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 by Chris Kick

National leafy greens agreement may not be fair to all states, some Ohioans say.

Thanksgiving dinner cost declines for 2009

Monday, November 16, 2009 by Other News

WASHINGTON — Menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings dropped 4 percent in price this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
American Farm Bureau Federation’s 24th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the […]

Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit celebrates 10th anniversary

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by Chris Kick

Ohio recognizes 10 years of preserving farmland at annual summit in Columbus.

Moving forward: Harvest 2009

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Kristy Foster

The 2009 harvest is way behind schedule and the delay brings additional problems for farmers.

Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes award winners

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Other News

CADIZ, Ohio — More than 100 guests celebrated 64 years of conservation with the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District Oct. 29 at the Scio Fire Hall in Scio, Ohio.
Supervisor elections were held prior to the official meeting. One supervisor was elected to serve a three-year term. Damian Chrisman will serve from Jan. 1, […]

Dairy economist: Long, painful recovery for U.S. dairy farmers

Monday, November 9, 2009 by Other News

COLUMBUS — The U.S. dairy industry needs to shed an additional 200,000 head of cattle to return to what an Ohio State University Extension dairy economist refers to as a “state of normalcy” where production is more in balance with domestic demand.

U.S. using less water than 35 years ago

Saturday, November 7, 2009 by Other News

WASHINGTON –The U.S. is using less water than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, according to water use estimates for 2005.
Despite a 30 percent population increase during the past 25 years, overall water use has remained fairly stable, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Anne […]