Black Swamp Conservancy protects Seneca County farm
PERRYSBURG, Ohio -- Black Swamp Conservancy, along with the U.S. and Ohio Departments of Agriculture, has entered into a permanent farmland preservation agreement with a Seneca County landowner.
Genetic improvement gives impressive corn yield results, despite weather
COLUMBUS -- Weather conditions at planting and harvest seemed to plague farmers in 2011. Despite frustrating meteorological developments, Ohio State University experts say continuous...
Labor study shows decrease in hired workers in northeast region
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- There were 36,000 hired workers in the Northeast II region farms during the week of Oct. 9-15. This is 1,000 workers less than a year ago. The Northeast II region includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Pork producers’ profits return in 2012
URBANA, Ill. -- The pork industry is expected to have a profitable year in 2012. In fact, the level of profitability could be the most favorable during the high-priced feed era.
MWCD donates Atwood Resort to Carroll County
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio -- Final terms and conditions of the donation will be negotiated and are expected to be completed for approval by both the commissioners and the MWCD board members in upcoming weeks, according to officials from both agencies.
Ohio court orders state to compensate owners for ‘taking’ land
Supreme Court says ODNR is liable for flooding, directs department to begin appropriations process.
Protesters urge a slow down in Marcellus drilling
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Protesters outside Youngstown's Covelli Center Nov. 30 wanted the Utica and Marcellus shale drilling to slow, but the feeling inside was...
High tunnels to aid Philadelphia-based agencies, schools
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- High tunnels might help eradicate a "food desert" in the southeast corner of the Keystone State, if a collaboration between Penn State Extension and community partners in Philadelphia is successful.
Local food movement is helping this local farmer make a living
Miller Livestock Co. is a family operation raising grass fed meat and eggs for families, restaurants.
National Grange adds voice to USPS, other controversial issues
TULSA, Okla. -- More than 50 delegates debated 160 resolutions from Granges throughout the nation during the 145th annual National Grange Convention Nov. 6-10 in Tulsa.
