Ideal grape growing conditions result in good yield for eastern U.S. vintners
By DARRIN YOUKERContributing writerWine makers have good reason to raise a glass this year. A hot, dry, summer has led to some of the...
Wayne County 4-H honors outstanding members and volunteers at banquet
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerORRVILLE, Ohio -- -The recipients of the 2010 Wayne County Excellence in 4-H Award and Meritorious Service Award were recognized Nov....
Webinar addresses state regulations pertaining to Marcellus Shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the natural-gas drilling boom into the deep Marcellus Shale formation has unfolded, state regulators have become increasingly aware of...
Turkey prices alone may result in more expensive holiday
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- With Thanksgiving around the corner, consumers will soon be purchasing and preparing the holiday dinner, which, in all likelihood, will be slightly more expensive than in 2009, according to data from The Food Institute.
Workshop to address organic farming in Ohio
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, a non-profit education organization, and the Ohio State University Organic Food & Farming Education and...
Ag economist advises farmers to think hard before incurring any more debt
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- In these tough economic times when consumers and businesses are spending less, farmers should think carefully about how much money...
4-H dairy teams from Ohio take honors at North American contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl took place Nov. 6-7 at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville. Ohio brought...
FedEx delivers Christmas trees to military families
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Corp. and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation are joining this holiday season to deliver real Christmas trees to thousands of military...
Ohio dairy association talks ‘voice,’ from hiring to building relationships
ODPA holds fall meetings to discuss accomplishments, and the road ahead.
Farm groups hope new alliance will block those attacking agriculture
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Twenty-three major farm groups have formed a new organization to develop and implement a well-funded, long-term, and coordinated public trust...
