David Daniels named new Ohio director of agriculture
COLUMBUS -- Gov. John R. Kasich has named state Sen. David Daniels, R-Greenfield, as the new director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture .Daniels...
Reader: Government spending needs to be curbed
I was disheartened to read of the public outcry in Carroll County over the closing of the FSA office. Given our country's massive federal...
Long-term, sustainable funding for county conservation districts to come from local impact fee
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After years of discussion and scrutiny, and months of lively debate and negotiation, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Local...
Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association speaks out
WEXFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association spoke out today after Governor Tom Corbett signed the Marcellus Shale impact fee into law....
Ohio Pork Congress honors standouts
COLUMBUS — The 2012 Ohio Pork Congress held in Columbus Feb. 7-8 honored Ohio’s pork industry standouts. The event showcased the latest trends and...
Ohio compost operator course offered March 21-22
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2012 Ohio Compost Operator Education Course takes place March 21-22 at the Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research...
Harrison Co. court rules against Chesapeake based on lease language
CADIZ, Ohio — A 1959 lease is at the root of a lawsuit in Harrison County against Chesapeake Exploration.A decision was handed down Jan....
Program offers assistance, screenings for farmers battling arthritis
COLUMBUS -- A new program offered by faculty and students from The Ohio State University Medical Center may offer solutions for farmers struggling with arthritis.
Food industry experts gather in Ohio for expo
TOLEDO, Ohio -- The Center for Innovative Food Technology will host representatives from food-related businesses Mar. 9 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Columbus for the Ohio Food Industry Expo -- a full day where companies can discover new techniques, learn of innovative trends and identify resources that will strengthen one of Ohio's already strong and vital industries.
Shale tax, pipeline easements focus of Jefferson County meetings
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance have...
