USDA penalizes Barnesville Livestock Auction; closed for three sales
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Livestock Auction will be closed for three weeks — March 17, March 24 and March 31 — to fulfill...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 15, 2012:
ALLIANCE, Ohio -- Country Barbwires and Country Folks 4-H club met at Beechwood United Methodist Church Feb. 27.Country Barbwires officers for the coming year...
Chow time: The two-sided issue of what fish to eat
On one hand, eating at least two meals of fish every week is a good thing. Fish is a healthy choice and a smart...
Wayne County dairy youth recognized
Sara Wolf (left) was first runner-up for Jr. dairy princess, Diane Gress (center) was named princess, and Dani Ballinger (right) was named Jr. Dairy...
Wayne County recognizes its best in dairy production
Wayne County Top herds include Spring Run Farm represented by Tom Wolf, (Ayrshires) Gary Dotterer, represented by Kevin Dotterer (Brown Swiss) Ben Alli Farm...
West Virginia student turns fairground purchase into a big chicken business
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- The USDA's 2007 Census of Agriculture showed that the average age of the American farmer had crossed 57 years for...
New strawberry packs a purple punch
ITHACA, N. Y. -- Cornell's newest and darkest strawberry variety -- Purple Wonder -- is making its debut at the Philadelphia International Flower Show...
Program offers interest rate reduction to Ohio storm victims
COLUMBUS -- Residents in Southern Ohio impacted by tornadoes and severe weather last week could be eligible for emergency disaster assistance in the form...
Ashland Co. dairy producers honored
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- Ashland County dairy producers were recognized for their accomplishments during the annual Ashland County Dairy Service Unit banquet.Ayers Farm, ranked in...
More than 1,000 attend beekeepers’ workshop in Ohio
The Tri-County Beekeepers Association workshop drew 1,043 -- possibly the largest one-day workshop of its kind in the United States.
