Young Farmers set plans for 65th annual conference
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Young Farmers will hold its 65th annual state conference March 2.This year’s conference will be a one-day event featuring...
Cattle industry still shrinking, and U.S. consumer demand still flat
TAMPA, Fla. — Cattlemen are hoping predictions of more “normal” precipitation will mean lower feed grain prices and a return to stronger margins.
At the...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 14, 2013:
Cecil, Pa. — The Cecil 4-H Club will be holding its first meeting of the year at 9 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Vercek’s...
A roundup of FFA news of Feb. 14, 2013:
WELLINGTON, Ohio — The Wellington FFA chapter is hosting its annual Florida strawberry sale.
One half a flat is $10.50 and a full flat is...
Estes Auctions sells vintage radio items
MEDINA, Ohio — Estes Auctions of Medina, Ohio, held a vintage radio auction Jan. 19, bringing bidders from Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan, Canada and...
A Celebration of Love
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you all so much for entering our “Celebration of Love” photo contest. Unfortunately, we couldn’t feature all of our entries in the paper, so we’ve put each photo in “Celebration of Love” photo gallery.
Don’t ignore that Bt corn refuge requirement
Corn growers can't ignore refuge planting requirements to help preserve the long-term value of Bt technology.
Ohio State to host Organic Animal Health symposium
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Ohio State University programs will host an Organic Animal Health Symposium on March 18 in Columbus.
The event’s focus will be...
Produce grower GAP training offered in two Ohio locations
Two programs in March will offer tips on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms, including the use of Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs.
Valentine’s Day flowers kept safe thanks to U.S. Customs
WASHINGTON — Each year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists inspect millions of cut flower imports during the Valentine season because some of...
