Ohio watershed gets $1 million to expand conservation practices
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, have secured $1 million...
Sheep farmers need to change methods
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing WriterSMITHVILLE, Ohio -- Tradition is a bigger predator concern for the sheep industry than coyotes, according to Charles Parker, retired chairman...
Eli Shetler revives lime pile farm technique in Mount Eaton
By ARLEN D. MILLERMOUNT EATON, Ohio — What would motivate a 64-year-old to invest 90 hours of intense labor breaking up 30 tons of...
Tests find bacteria in dairy’s raw milk
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pa. Department of Agriculture has suspended the permit for Pasture Maid Creamery in New Castle, Pa., Lawrence County, to sell...
Greenhousing, like farming, is a family business for many
To keep a farm in the family, many families increase their acres, buy more cows, hogs or poultry so they can increase production for the newest generation. The same strategy of expansion and development is important for sisters Robin Voltz and Rinda Sloan -- the third generation to manage their family's operation just north of Loudonville, Ohio. But they're not investing in livestock or acreage. Instead, they're improving their perennials, poinsettias, herbs, fruits, vegetables and landscaping.
Optimism and hope reign supreme for a Jefferson County dairy farm
The Griffiths work as a team to farm 225 acres and milk 80 head of cattle two times a day.
Producing food in Ashtabula or Trumbull county? Survey looking for you
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- In an effort to connect consumers with local agricultural producers, the OSU Extension offices in Ashtabula and Trumbull counties are conducting...
Rethink rotations before switching to organic grains
In Purdue research, a corn-soybeans-wheat/alfalfa-alfalfa rotation provided the highest first-crop profitability in transitioning to organic grain production.
Agencies commit $50 million to create climate change models, study impacts
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. departments of agriculture and energy and the National Science Foundation have created a joint research program that designates nearly $50...
Morrow County farm installs one of Ohio’s first automated calf feeders
Harpercrest Dairy owner Stan Harper and his dairy partner, Dave Ertl, installed one of Ohio's first automated calf feeders.
