Could water quality be holding back your dairy herd’s production?
Penn State study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production.
National sheep board nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center board of directors.
America’s patriotic assimilation system is broken
Despite what some may believe, native-born citizens have a much higher degree of patriotic attachment to the United States than naturalized citizens.
Ferrante, Terra Cotta, and Debonne vineyards win Ohio wine awards
Three Ohio wines received Director’s Choice award distinction from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
See you in court? Landowners battle Columbia Gas Transmission
Landowners in 11 Ohio counties may be part of a counter lawsuit filed by Columbia Gas Transmission.
Strawberry viruses found in Kentucky crop; Ohio crop looks good
Experts say the virus has been found in Kentucky, but believe Ohio's crop is still doing well.
USDA modifies mandatory COOL rule
The final COOL rule issued by the USDA requires the origin designations of muscle cut meats to include information about where each of the production steps (i.e., born, raised, slaughtered) occurred.
B100, 100 percent biodiesel, to fuel pulling tractors
New rule allows biodiesel to boost tractors this season.
Gut reaction: Taking oral antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistance
An Ohio State University researcher has identified a potentially critical cause for the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant organisms: the widespread use of oral antibiotics.
W. Va. closes borders to walnut plants from areas infected with Thousand Cankers Disease
West Virginia is blocking walnut plant products coming into the state from areas infected with Thousand Cankers Disease. There is no cure once a tree is infected.
