Operation Evergreen begins mission to get Ohio trees to military personnel
In the 17 years of the Operation Evergreen program, as many as 3,000 trees have been donated to the military.
Distillers grains offer viable feed option for young dairy heifers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Dairy producers looking for a low-cost, high-quality heifer feed should consider distillers grains, says a Purdue Extension dairy nutrition specialist.
Garfield historic site plans ceremony for release of presidential coin
MENTOR, Ohio -- James A. Garfield National Historic site, 8095 Mentor Ave., in Mentor, will be the location for a special ceremony Nov. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. The event will mark the U.S. Mint's official unveiling and release of the James A. Garfield Presidential $1 coin.
LETTER: Readers want to end ODNR’s witch hunt in Ohio
One might ask why Kasich has given ODNR the right to go on a witch hunt for Ohio animal owners. ODNR can come to your home, search your barns and house because someone says you raise exotic animals.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 10, 2011:
HANOVERTON, Ohio -- United FFA's annual fruit sale will continue through Nov. 21.Ag students will be selling a variety of fruits, apple cider and...
Is your mineral lease outdated or ‘inadequate?’ There may be options
At least know where you stand and what's available, experts advise.
Farm bill proposals mark ‘evolutionary change’ in safety net
WASHINGTON -- After analyzing 10 major proposals circulating for the 2012 farm bill as of the first week of October 2011, an Ohio State...
National Grange sues New York City company for trademark infringement
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Grange recently filed suit against a New York City-based business that has used the Grange name without authorization.
Childhood obesity to be addressed at Farm-City Week annual symposium
READING, Pa. -- Three panelists will share their expertise on healthier lunch nutrition programs for America's youth Nov. 17 at the annual National Farm-City Week Symposium, Childhood Obesity: The School Lunchroom Debate.
Manuka oil shows promise as natural weed control agent
WASHINGTON -- Weeds have a greater impact on crop yields than any other pests. Over the past several decades, farmers have continually turned to synthetic herbicides because they are the most effective deterrent against weeds.
