Dry weather may call for creep feeding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The oppressive heat wave that has scorched pastures and dried water sources in recent weeks should have farmers in some...
Season extension workshops planned in central Ohio
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association and the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy are offering a four-day, two-session workshop.
Fuel efficiency standards on heavy duty vehicles is funny
Editor:This letter relates to an article on page C6 of the Aug. 18 edition of the Farm and Dairy regarding efficiency standards for...
Drought is sending Texans looking for hay
COLUMBUS — Ohio Cattlemen’s Association has been contacted by cattlemen in Texas and other drought-stricken states who are looking to purchase hay. OCA is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to identify Ohioans who have available hay.
Historical society gives public last look at classic cars, planes before renovation begins
CLEVELAND -- Western Reserve Historical Society will host Cars by Twilight, an opportunity for guests to view the classic cars of the Crawford Auto Aviation collection, Sept. 2 from 5-10 p.m.
Western Reserve Land Conservancy helps owners preserve farmland
NOVELTY, Ohio -- More than 5,000 acres of farmland and natural areas in Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ashland and Ottawa counties have been permanently preserved by Western Reserve Land Conservancy, a milestone for an organization formed five years ago by a merger of eight land trusts.
F&D chooses winner of weekend getaway sweepstakes
David Bulter of East Liverpool is the winner of a weekend getaway at Das Dutch Village Inn.
Ag services bolster Cargill earnings
MINNEAPOLIS -- Cargill reported $404 million in earnings in the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter ended May 31, a 7 percent decrease from $435 million in the same period a year ago.
For first time, corn will supply more ethanol plants than feed farm animals
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- More corn will fuel U.S. gas tanks in the coming year than will feed U.S. livestock and poultry. Amid cuts to...
EPA awards grants for projects in Great Lakes basin
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded organizations, agencies and universities working in Ohio $4,508,572 in grants under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
