Eastern Livestock debacle showed problems in oversight by GIPSA
Did GIPSA's failure to keep records or conduct consistent audits of Eastern Livestock lead to serious financial devastation for many producers, truckers and livestock markets?
Big bullies: Coyotes are efficient hunters and clever killers
For the most part, coyotes live an invisible life, but in recent years they are showing themselves as bold neighborhood bullies as they adapt to city life.
Bird-friendly coffee has a rich, robust history
If you’re enjoying a cup of coffee while you read the morning newspaper, you’re in good company. Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 10, 2011
BELOIT, Ohio -- Five West Branch FFA members have applied for the FFA State Degree in recent weeks. If approved, they will receive the...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 10, 2011
ALLIANCE, Ohio -- Country Folks and Country Barbwires 4-H clubs had a meeting Jan. 24 at the Washington Firestation.The clubs brought canned food for...
The boon and bane of Marcellus Shale: What to do when opportunity knocks
I grew up on a farm in Washington County. We never had much money, but most people thought we did because we owned property. Farmers understand their land is often worth more than their farm business. A common joke among farmers is that if they come into some money, they will just keep farming until it’s all gone. Enter Marcellus Shale.
Canalway Center offers free entry during February
CANTON, Ohio -- The Stark County Park District is opening the doors of its interactive Canalway Center at Sippo Lake Park for free in...
Three Barbour Co. residents charged with bear hunting violations in W. Va.
PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Three Barbour County residents have been arrested and charged with several violations of West Virginia wildlife laws involving the illegal killing...
Medina trustees want tougher regs on anhydrous ammonia tanks
Trustees file complaint against Ohio Department of Agriculture to stop use of 12,000-gallon anhydrous tank; ODA counters suit has no legal standing.
Outlook suggests tight global supplies, higher prizes and herd stabilization
DENVER — Beef industry economists reported on the 2011 beef industry outlook Feb. 4 to more than 5,000 cattlemen and women during the Cattle...
