Drop in global malnutrition depends on ag productivity, climate change
Global malnutrition could fall 84 percent by the year 2050 as incomes in developing countries grow — but only if agricultural productivity continues to improve and climate change does not severely damage agriculture, Purdue University researchers say.
What’s the right age to be home alone?
As the school year draws to a close, many parents face the question of whether their children can be left home alone during the day in the summer months.
Birdsong Farm: Community, environment are top priorities
In Hiram, Ohio, Birdsong Farm owner, Matt Herbruck, says: “I realized I needed to do a job I felt good about at the end of the day."
Wayne County farm is home to the ‘happy field’
This Wayne County farm grows sunflowers for cooking oil, and makes its own brand of birdseed.
Marburger Farm Dairy: Milk production and pride
EVANS CITY, Pa. — Marburger Farm Dairy is not just an outlet for the milk production from the Marburger family’s dairy cattle, but a...
Ohio, Holmes County forestry industry infographic
The Holmes County timber and wood products industry generates $421 million in output and $24.7 million in tax revenue. Learn more about this Ohio economic driver in this infographic.
Reader concerned over buying influence
Editor:
The Dairy Excel article in the June 5 edition of the Farm and Dairy by Dr. Normand St-Pierre called “Battling the phobia of GMO’s”...
Lumber industry has deep roots in Holmes County, and Ohio
Part I of a two-part series on Ohio’s timber and lumber industry, and specifically the growth in Holmes County, where it contributes more than $420 million annually in industrial output.
Utica and Marcellus shale: Report shows drillers plan to be busy in southeastern Ohio
Permits for horizontal drilling in the Utica shale are beginning to pinpoint where the sweet spot in the Utica shale may be located.
Pork Checkoff announces new audit platform
DES MOINES — After more than a year of industry collaboration, the National Pork Board recently shared plans for a new common industry audit...
