W.Va. cattle deaths under investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is investigating the death of approximately 20 head of cattle in southern West Virginia, and...
Another program offers $2.5 million in farmland preservation funds
SALEM, Ohio -- Ohio farmers can now apply to receive cash payouts in return for preserving their properties forever.Farm landowners can work with their...
Frito-Lay has good news for corn growers
ST. LOUIS — Two recent announcements from Frito-Lay are good news to American consumers and corn growers in particular, according to the National Corn...
Donald C. Rupert, 1913-2009
SEBRING, Ohio -- Donald Charles Rupert, 95, of 800 South 15th Street, Sebring, Ohio, died April 21, 2009, in the Crandall Medical Center of...
Six breeds judged at Spring Dairy Expo
COLUMBUS — A total of 564 animals from six different breeds were exhibited and placed by judges Steve White of New Castle, Ind., and...
Improvement in cattle prices expected
The beef production sector has suffered one of the most dramatic negative impacts from the general economy, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist....
Loan repayment rates for commodities
COLUMBUS — USDA has began to use an improved and more stable system for determining non-recourse marketing assistance loan repayment rates and loan deficiency...
Historic Harmony easements protect sites
PITTSBURGH -- Historic Harmony, the historical society and preservation advocate that operates the Harmony Museum, has donated preservation easements to Pittsburgh History and Landmarks...
Auction Roundup — Good attendance continues at Pa. auctions
-- Trace Auction Service of Meadville, Pa., held a machinery auction in Cochranton, Pa., April 3 with more than 100 auction goers braving the...
Ohio cropland values expected to drop
Producers and landowners alike are being squeezed by high input costs and low commodity prices.
