Pasture walk spotlighted N.Y. organic dairy
SHERMAN, N.Y. -- Doug and Dana Murphy of Nettle Hill Corners near Sherman, N.Y., recently hosted a pasture walk at their certified organic dairy.They...
Deep-well drilling boom creates concern for Pa.’s water resources
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The current boom in natural-gas well drilling is reminiscent of Pennsylvania's halcyon days of oil production and coal mining early...
Is farm bill’s ACRE program for you?
Beginning next year, farmers will have a choice of farm support programs: the current traditional suite of programs or a new suite of programs known as Average Crop Revenue (ACRE).
USDA: Milk price changes take effect; make allowance fees going up
WASHINGTON -- USDA has announced manufacturing allowances will be increased in all federal order markets, beginning with September milk.The change affects all classes, including...
Tour highlights northeast Ohio composting and bioenergy facilities
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Ohio Composting and Manure Management Program will lead a public tour of three state-of-the-art composting and bioenergy facilities...
Court finds in favor of landowners
BOSTON — The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts has granted preliminary approval of proposed settlements affecting people who own or owned land next to...
Holmes County Junior Fair Auction Results
Find out who topped the livestock competitions at this year’s Holmes County Fair.
A roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 21, 2008
NEWBURY, Ohio — The Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H club is getting ready for the Geauga County Fair.
They have been meeting each month....
A roundup of FFA news for Aug. 21, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA chapter held its monthly meeting Aug. 12.
All officers and several advisers attended. Members discussed the Grange fair booth,...
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: Preserve brings green burials to Ohio
WILMOT, Ohio -- Many a farmer has lived day in and day out in his or her blown-out leather work boots, holey blue jeans,...
