Monthly Archives: September 2007
ODA files appeal to stop Ohio Fresh Eggs from getting permits back
By Andrea Zippay SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture continues its fight with Ohio Fresh Eggs, this time filing a court appeal to keep the farm from getting its permits back.
Arson suspected in Stark Co. barn fire
SALEM, Ohio - Arson is suspected and an investigation is under way after a 155-year-old bank barn in Stark County burned to the ground Sept.
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns resigns; Charles Conner is replacement
SALEM, Ohio - The son of a dairy farmer left Washington, D.C., last week, walking away from what he called a 'dream come true' to follow his heart home to Nebraska.
Shooting the breeze about wind energy
LONDON, Ohio - Summer breezes aren't traditionally associated with energy production, but a growing number of consumers and researchers are finding out that wind can do more than just cool us down on a hot day.
Market your heart out with these tips
LONDON, Ohio - Knowing how to grow crisp vegetables and perfectly plumped fruit is a useful skill, but most farmers know there's more to it than just planting and harvesting.
Make big bucks on small space
LONDON, Ohio - Earning $80,000 an acre may seem like an unrealistic goal, but one researcher says it's entirely possible with the right business plan.
Marriage of energy and agriculture creates a new buzz
LONDON, Ohio - Whether you were walking through the exhibits or taking in an educational session at this year's
Let’s get powered up: Fuel cell runs on soybean oil
Corn triggers the ultimate food fight
Lots of headlines dampen the ethanol euphoria by proclaiming we'll be paying more for our food. After all, there's only so much corn to go around.
The hardest thing is to just show up
As summer fades to autumn, if there is time in your day to pick up a good book, I recommend Heart In The Right Place, a newly published memoir written by Carolyn Jourdan.