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...
Taxing shale drilling: Pa. legislation will provide more money for local governments
***Update as of Feb. 14, Pa. Governor Corbett signed the legislation as it was written. The bill now takes effect.*** To check out statements...
Antique medical kit contains high levels of radiation
NORRISTOWN -- The Department of Environmental Protection is asking anyone who knows the history of an antique medical kit found in a Chester County trash bin to contact the agency's Bureau of Radiation Protection.
The world loves U.S. pork (and beef and lamb); exports hit record high
DENVER -- According to year-end statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation , exports of U.S. pork, beef and...
Farmers market conference slated for March 9-10
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farmers Market Conference is returning March 9-10.
Headlining this year’s agenda will be Bernie Prince with the Farmers Market Coalition, who will speak both days with relevant nationwide farmers markets information and best practices as well be available for networking
Ohio’s Don Van Nostran receives national award for leadership in sheep industry
Retired Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative general manager Don Van Nostran, and the Moore family of Cottage Hill Farm, Flushing, Ohio, received national recognition from the sheep industry earlier this year.
Pa. governor’s proposal keeps research, Extension dollars for Penn State
No tuition dollars are used to support ag research and extension, which is true in other states, too.
