A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 30, 2008
JEFFERSON, Ohio — The Prime Bovine 4-H club held its first meeting of the 2008-2009 season Oct. 12 at Joe and Jayne Bodnar’s residence...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 30, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA Chapter held its monthly meeting Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the horticulture building. There were 12...
Fed files anti-trust lawsuit to block beef merger
If merged, JBS would become the largest U.S. beef packer, with price implications on the farm and at the grocery store.
Dandelions deliver a promising future
SALEM, Ohio -- As talk of alternative sources for natural rubber bounces around Ohio, scientists in the Buckeye State are looking toward a type...
Regional vice president hails from Hillsdale FFA
INDIANAPOLIS -- Hannah Crossen can best be described with one word: dedicated.
She has not only received her State and American FFA degrees, but...
Giant pumpkins weigh-off in Canfield
CANFIELD, Ohio -- Quinn Werner of Saegerstown, Pa., claimed his fifth championship at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off with a 1,521.5-pound pumpkin....
Energy costs, particularly gas prices, a ‘serious hardship’ for Ohioans
Rural Ohio and 'exurbia' hit hardest by 'energy tax.'
This year’s wheat yield sets a new U.S. record
WASHINGTON -- USDA's recent Wheat Outlook report showed that all-wheat yield in the U.S. has hit a new record at 44.9 bushels per acre....
Ohio veterinarians fined and suspended
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Veterinarians Rick Rothfuss and Rick Mather of Columbus, Ohio, each have been fined $10,000 and have drawn six-month suspensions as a...
Advice from a specialist: Don’t panic
URBANA, Ill. -- Nervous cattle producers have received a bit of advice from a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist -- don't panic. "Odds favor...
