State PACE programs growing despite cuts
WASHINGTON -- According to new statistics released by American Farmland Trust's (AFT) Farmland Information Center, state governments' efforts to protect agricultural land through purchase...
Ohio farm families honored for conservation efforts
Five Ohio farm families received the Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award Sept. 23 at the Farm Science Review: John M. Buck, Marion County; Eugene and Dean Welch, Ashland County; Stanley and Rick Moore, Harrison County; Larry, Richard and Sam Kinney, Logan County; Martha Gerber Rittinger, Ross County.
The pros and cons of miscanthus: uses more water, leaches less nitrogen
URBANA, Ill. -- In the search for the perfect crop for biofuel production, miscanthus has become the darling to many. But in an effort...
Breaking news: Gregg pleads guilty to animal cruelty at Conklin Dairy
Ohio dairy cow abuser pleads guilty, sentenced for his actions.
Marcellus Shale Drilling: Can safe water supply be sustained?
Concerns over keeping drinking water safe over the Marcellus Shale drilling process is on the minds of many.
Lawsuit filed by CWT against Illinois livestock auction over herd retirement
Auction accused of violating terms of recent herd retirement program.
Conservation Reserve Program sign-up benefits producers, protects habitat
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently said USDA will accept 4.3 million acres offered by landowners under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general...
Keeping rural history alive
What is being lost through society is being brought back through technology for future generations.
Marcellus Shale gas leasing: Consult your lawyer, and get it in writing
Be prepared when approached about a Marcellus Shale gas lease.
Biomass crops featured in Farm Science Review plots
LONDON, Ohio -- From poplar and willow trees to sweet sorghum and switchgrass, visitors to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review can learn more...
