The American kestrel: A falcon in peril
Tami Gingrich discusses the value of Ohio's smallest bird of prey, the American Kestrel, and her efforts to boost its numbers.
Ohio and Pennsylvania continue to lose farms, farmland
Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia each lost farms since the last USDA Census of Agriculture, Ohio with a 2.3% loss, Pennsylvania with a 7.7% loss and West Virginia at 3.5%.
Federal court bans use of three dicamba weedkillers
A federal court in Arizona banned the use of three widely used dicamba weedkillers after finding the EPA broke the law by allowing them to be on the market.
Limbo market offers farmers little hope
Marlin Clark admits to being the bearer of bad market news recently. The only positive is that corn prices are so low, exports have increased.
Weirton’s last steel mill to close in April
Cleveland Cliffs will close Weirton, West Virginia's last steel mill after the International Trade Commission rejected a petition for foreign steel tariffs.
C. Sherman Allen remembered for passion, service to community
Allen, who died unexpectedly Feb. 12, was well-known auctioneer, former county commissioner, active supporter of the Crawford County Fair and vocal dairy industry advocate.
The mule: A healthy hybrid
Mules are a healthy hybrid, displaying hybrid vigor, a phenomenon distinguished by superior characteristics far surpassing that of either parent.
Farm incomes could take a dive in 2024: USDA report
A drop of nearly $40 billion, or 25.5%, in net farm income was predicted in the 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast, driven largely by climbing production costs and declining crop prices.
Pork industry reviews African Swine Fever precautions
African Swine Fever has not been detected in the United States, and pork industry leaders want to keep it that way but also recognize the need for a plan.
Darke County cattlemen think outside box to promote beef industry
The Darke County Cattlemen’s Association received the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association's Outstanding County Award for its education and outreach efforts.
