Ohio elevator, Pa. beef group receive USDA value-added producer grants
The Keystone Beef Marketing Network and the Deshler Farmers Elevator Company, Henry County, Ohio, were two recipients of 110 grants to agricultural producers and rural businesses announced by the USDA.
Ohio AgriBusiness CEO to highlight Northwest Ohio ag breakfast forum
TOLEDO — Inflation, economic developments, political decisions, urban sprawl, and of course climate change are just a few of the challenges within the agribusiness...
USDA says farm payments set to resume
WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Farm Service Agency administrator, Juan M. Garcia, announced recently that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration,...
Ohio State poultry team places eighth
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State University poultry judging team competed in the 66th U.S. Poultry & Egg Association National Poultry Judging Contest hosted by...
Animal Ag 203 provides education
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Ohio State University Extension received a grant from the Animals for Life Foundation to present two...
Marcellus and Utica shale update: Carroll County continues to lead in Utica shale drilling...
Carroll County continues to be the drilling hub in the Utica shale in Ohio. During April, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 24 permits for wells in Carroll County. All of the permits issued were to Chesapeake Exploration.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 9, 2013:
BURTON, Ohio — The Sew Sew Sweet 4-H club met May 5, with 12 members and six guests present.
The community service committee reported they...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 9, 2013:
COLUMBUS — On May 2-3, four Firelands FFA members who were previously selected at state evaluation as the top four proficiency award finalists in...
CNG makes sense for Smith Dairy
WOOSTER, Ohio — Smith Dairy is committed to sustainability for their company as well as their customers, said Chuck Diehl, fleet manager for Smith...
Marlington High School: Horticulture program gives students hands-on lessons
Hidden behind a green gateway at the Michael Bach Landscaping Project at Marlington High School stands a treasure for the eyes and mind.
