Poultry producers say USDA response to bird flu improving
Better communication and the consideration of vaccines is helping improve USDA response to bird flu.
Gas dispute pits Butler County residents against each other
Since early 2014, Middlesex Township officials and residents have tangled over the prospect of increased gas development in the area, which is about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. In May, the conflict hit the courts.
Clean Water Rule also concerns shale gas industry
The extension of the Clean Water Act concerns farmers, but also energy companies.
Marcellus and Utica shale update: Permitting slows in some counties, soars in others
There are currently 1,943 permits issued for wells in the Utica shale in Ohio and 1,520 wells have been drilled.
DUG East 2015: Drilling is slow in 2015, however recovery is near
Companies represented made it clear that drilling and producing has been slowed by commodity prices, but showed they are confident the industry will rebound.
Antibiotic resistance not as simple as some think
Experts says animal antibiotics get the blame for resistance in humans, but the two are different things.
USDA readies for threat of more avian influenza
USDA officials update Senate Ag Committee on status of avian influenza.
Tips for keeping cows cool in summer
As summer temperatures climb, cow comfort is paramount to production.
July’s gardening to-do list
This month, prune flowers, keep up with your garden’s watering and weeding needs and continue to manage pests.
Ohio ag director highlights state’s dairy industry
A July tour of state officials featured Ohio's whole-system dairy industry.
