U.S. and Brazil may be inching closer to resolution in cotton dispute
WASHINGTON — The United States and the government of Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a fund for technical assistance and capacity building...
150th birthday party set for Annie Oakley
GREENVILLE, Ohio -- The Year of Annie will be celebrated throughout 2010 at The Annie Oakley Center at Garst Museum, part of the Darke County Historical Society.
Solar industry reports growth in 2009
WASHINGTON -- The Solar Energy Industries Association recently released the 2009 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review, finding 2009 to be another year of...
United Producers offering energy risk management options
COLUMBUS -- United Producers Inc. announced the launch of risk management solutions on energy, a program that will allow farmers to use options to...
A good sign: Old ag collection sparks interest
MILLERSBURG, Ohio -- Farmers have a tendency to hang onto things. You never know when something might come in handy.Collector Rob Pennell appreciated such frugality because it helped supply his interest in vintage agriculture related signs, tools and salesman samples.
Chairman hears Pa. farmers’ worries, discusses goals for the 2012 farm bill
By CAROL ANN GREGGMERCER, Pa. -- Farmers took time out of their busy spring schedule to take advantage of having someone from Washington listen...
Bullish on renewables: First Earth Day organizer still going green
GOLDEN, Colo. -- Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes had a roller coaster ride as head of the Solar Energy Research Institute 30 years ago,...
Proposed regulations for small meat processors could present hardship
New regulations proposed by the USDA could put some meat processors out of business.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 22, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio -- Country Friends 4-H group met April 5 in the dining hall at Rogers Community Auction. Members reported the March square dance...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of April 22, 2010
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- The Hillsdale FFA team placed third at the 2010 state agronomy contest.Individually, Jeff Stimmell placed fourth; Emily Bon placed fifth; Hannah...
