New Report: Adult obesity rates hold steady but remain high rates
Top 30 percent in 13 states, are highest in South, Midwest and among baby boomers.
Apple lovers, get ready to taste SnapDragon and RubyFrost
After years of development and consumer testing as "NY1" and "NY2" Cornell University and New York Apple Growers have given the hottest new apples in the Empire State names worthy of their unique assets: SnapDragon and RubyFrost.
In Ohio, Southeast FFA’er creates milk can fundraiser
Southeast FFA member Alex Zavara III has painted two FFA milk can seats that have earned his chapter $1,700 over the past two years.
Canfield Fair Livestock Sale 2013
The 2013 Mahoning County Junior Fair began its livestock auctions Aug. 29. It was the first of three to be held this weekend. The chickens, turkeys and cattle sales will be held Aug. 30 and the annual cheese sale will be held Sept. 1. Keep checking back for sale results as they are reported.
The time to act against herbicide resistant weeds is now, not next season
Farmers complaining about glyphosate resistant weeds this year should make plans now if they want to get a handle on it for next year.
Ohio Livestock Coalition to feature experts at 16th annual symposium
This year's discussion is titled "Animal Welfare & Market Decisions: What & Who Influences Them."
Sorghum production not for the weak
Some growers recently gathered at the Clift farm admitted the production of the sorghum can be tricky.
Molnar Farms: Quality produce with a WOW! factor
In Mahoning County, the Molnar family knew it had to expand their farm market if they wanted to continue to grow. Today, their market is as beautiful as their produce.
Oral rabies baiting taking place in Columbiana County
Baits will be distributed by plane in rural areas of the county and ground baiting by health departments in urban and suburban neighborhoods. A helicopter will also target urban and suburban areas, parks and preserves.
Consol to drill in Marcellus shale at Pittsburgh airport
Consol Energy plans 47 Marcellus wells, with the future potential to drill Upper Devonian wells, on ground at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
