Local farmer, elected official invited to State of Union to advocate for rail safety
U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio invited Mike Carreon to be his guest at the 2024 State of the Union address to to keep attention on the Railway Safety Act.
USDA adds new rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act
The USDA recently added a series of new regulations, called the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Rule, under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Market bounces through USDA reports
Marlin Clark explains the positive grain market bounce in the days before the March 29 USDA Prospective Planting Reports.
USDA restricts use of ‘Product of USA’ label
This regulation addresses the damaging effects of the repeal of Country-of-Origin Labeling that allowed packers to deceptively label imported meat repackaged in the U.S.
Eastern phoebe: The harbinger
Tami Gingrich is looking forward to the arrival of the eastern phoebe, a harbinger of spring with a distinct repetitive, two-note “fee-bee” song.
In memory of Daniel Kibler: Donation hog raises over $30K in 4-H scholarship funds
The donation hog, auctioned in memory of Daniel Kibler, raised $33,955 for the Portage County Junior Fair Market Livestock Sale Exhibitor Scholarship fund.
Louisville brewery celebrates local agriculture in every beer
Every barrel of beer produced at UnHitched is local as 100% of the brewery’s beer ingredients are grown and processed within the Midwest.
‘Dead cat bounce’ means good news may only be temporary in corn market
Marlin Clark explains why good news in the corn market may be more of a "dead cat bounce," meaning the slight rise isn't necessarily a trend.
Seldom Seen Farm makes ‘Maple Madness’ with its bourbon maple syrup
Kevin Holy, owner of Seldom Seen Farm, talks about his bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup and participating in the Ohio's annual Maple Madness Tour in March.
How to make deer kielbasa
Liz Partsch talks about Matt Partsch's deer kielbasa making traditions and provides a step by step guide on how to make deer kielbasa at home.
