Child deaths from heat stroke hit 500
WASHINGTON -- Regrettably, Safe Kids USA has announced the 500th child death due to heat stroke from being left alone in a vehicle. Recently, a 3-year-old boy in New Orleans died from heat stroke after being trapped in a vehicle all day.
Midwest farmers can claim prevented planting in cover crop situations
Ruling covers farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
USDA reviewing organic standards list
WASHINGTON -- The USDA is accepting comments on the scheduled expiration of 12 substances allowed or prohibited for use in organic agriculture.
National salmonella outbreak linked to baby chicks from Ohio
COLUMBUS -- Ohio officials report that eight separate salmonella illnesses in Ohio are part of a multistate outbreak associated with chicks and/or ducklings purchased this year at agricultural supply stores sourced from an Ohio hatchery.
Grandin visits Ohio beef farm, shares handling expertise
How to handle livestock? Calm down, stop yelling and remove distractions.
Use cautioun selling mineral rights, lawyer warns
SALEM, Ohio -- The region's shale-leasing boom has ignited a gusher of offers to buy mineral rights, and landowners need to use caution when...
May weather in U.S. cooler, wetter than usual
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Last month, the contiguous U.S. had dramatic shifts in regional temperatures, but overall May was slightly cooler and wetter than normal....
NICB warns consumers of flood vehicle risk record
Storms and flooding trigger used vehicle scams.
Oil and gas leases: Know the basics
With the Marcellus and Utica shales attracting drillers, Ohioan should know the basics of oil and gas leases.
Farmers pushing fieldwork nonstop
After the wettest spring on record, Ohio farmers finally got a break in the weather last week.
