Ag secretary reports rural economy is strong and farm exports are growing
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently released the following statement in response to two USDA reports that show the strength of the overall...
Ohio dairy farmers tell senator they need transparency, predictability
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Dairy farmers from some of the top dairy producing counties in Ohio had a chance to air concerns with one of...
Hookstown Fair 2010
The grand champion lamb raised by Theresa Domitrovich at the Hookstown Fair sold for $11 a pound.
Letter writer twisted OFBF statement
OFBF has committed to protecting dog breeders' rights to utilize responsible animal husbandry and business practices in areas such as genetics, nutrition, housing and marketing, including the auction system.
Ag Expo is Sept. 11 at McClester Farm
MECHANICSTOWN, Ohio -- Mahoning, and Stark SWCD offices are working together to present the fourth annual Agriculture-Natural Resource-Conservation Expo. The expo offers free parking,...
Ohio dairy farmer wins national honor
Ohio Holstein breeder Bill Ramsey will receive Dairy Shrine breeder award at World Dairy Expo.
Animal industry considered “acceptable collateral damage”
Editor:As an animal owner I was completely stunned on June 30 with the announcement of the "agreement" between Gov. Strickland, OFBF/Commodity Leaders and HSUS.In...
Pink tractor is Lorain County girl’s tribute to her father
Not all John Deere tractors are painted green and yellow, and not all are this special.
Nearly 2,000 accepted into program that gives health care coverage to early retirees
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.Nearly...
Poultry growers should give trade some forethought
This list goes with a full feature on backyard poultry, accessible here.
There are many reasons to raise your own backyard poultry, but before you...
