Ohio ag officials discuss worst growing season to date
“We all know that we’re in very unusual conditions, but I just want to stress that they are extremely unusual conditions ..."
Equine Herpes virus outbreak could impact U.S. horse show schedules
SALEM, Ohio — An outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus at the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championship April 29-May 8 in Ogden,...
Bill Gates: Helping world’s poorest farmers is best international aid
Bill Gates: Farming is a business that helps poor farmers build self-sufficiency and improve their lives.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 26, 2011:
COLUMBUS -- Rachel Krumwiede of Firelands FFA won the state talent show May 6 at the Ohio FFA Convention. Krumwiedeof auditioned for the show...
Male black bears expanding territory
AKRON, Ohio -- In 2010, approximately 31 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While...
Red-crested tree rat is a surprise, species apparently not extinct
It hardly seems possible that in 2011 new species of vertebrates continue to be discovered or rediscovered.
And I'm not sure which is more exciting...
Agribusiness forum to discuss Israeli agricultural trends
Bob Cohen, of the Braintree Business Development Center in Mansfield, will present a report on agricultural trends in Israel at the next Northeast Ohio Agribusiness Forum.
Will pricing crops now reduce risk?
The bottom line is that 2011 is likely to be a profitable year for farmers. Determining just how profitable involves a complicated equation that includes number of bushels per acre, price per bushel, level of revenue protection and hedging.
Honey bee losses continue to hit beekeepers
Total losses from managed honey bee colonies nationwide were 30 percent from all causes for the 2010/2011 winter, according to the annual survey conducted by the USDA and the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA).
First cutting of forages in battle for Midwest farmers’ attention
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Consistently saturated soils from heavy spring rainfall have taken their toll on some Midwest forage crops -- especially alfalfa grown on soils that are less than moderately well drained.
