GIPSA alleges Ohio livestock company violated the Packers and Stockyards Act
DANVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio livestock company has reportedly failed to pay for livestock they purchased. The USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration...
Receiver appointed for Eastern Livestock
SALEM, Ohio — After a total of $94 million in unpaid livestock transitions, the Eastern Livestock Company of Albany, Ind., is facing some legal...
Popularity of dairy sheep operations growing in all parts of the country
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerWOOSTER, Ohio -- When dairy sheep arrived on the agricultural radar screen in the early 1990s, many flocks were located in...
Wheat survey to assess head scab risk
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension plant pathologists are asking wheat growers, millers, bakers and grain handlers for their input on a multi-state...
Ideal grape growing conditions result in good yield for eastern U.S. vintners
By DARRIN YOUKERContributing writerWine makers have good reason to raise a glass this year. A hot, dry, summer has led to some of the...
Wayne County 4-H honors outstanding members and volunteers at banquet
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerORRVILLE, Ohio -- -The recipients of the 2010 Wayne County Excellence in 4-H Award and Meritorious Service Award were recognized Nov....
Webinar addresses state regulations pertaining to Marcellus Shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the natural-gas drilling boom into the deep Marcellus Shale formation has unfolded, state regulators have become increasingly aware of...
Turkey prices alone may result in more expensive holiday
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- With Thanksgiving around the corner, consumers will soon be purchasing and preparing the holiday dinner, which, in all likelihood, will be slightly more expensive than in 2009, according to data from The Food Institute.
Workshop to address organic farming in Ohio
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, a non-profit education organization, and the Ohio State University Organic Food & Farming Education and...
Ag economist advises farmers to think hard before incurring any more debt
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- In these tough economic times when consumers and businesses are spending less, farmers should think carefully about how much money...
