‘An Amish Paradox’ book chronicles challenges of community
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Winds of change are rustling through the hills and valleys of Amish Country, challenging traditions and altering lifestyles.This ongoing struggle to...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 25, 2010
BROOKFIELD, Ohio -- The Brookfield 4-H Friends held their March meeting with demonstrations given by three members. All members should bring their animal registrations...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 25, 2010
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- Hillsdale FFA placed eighth at state nursery and landscaping contest on March 3. Individual places were Jeff Stimmell, sixth; Hannah Shock,...
Ohio lawmakers pass Issue 2
Issue 2 takes another step toward becoming law in Ohio.
Rethink your schedule: Vaccinate calves now for respiratory diseases
STILLWATER, Okla. -- Cattle producers preparing to work spring-born calves should be taking steps now to protect their animals from the respiratory diseases, infectious...
Ohio fish farmer finds success with recirculating systems
For Dave Lemke and his wife, raising fish and selling them through their retail store in Wooster, Ohio, has been a good combination. The entrepreneur is hoping to expand production with new tanks.
Synthetic biology: Can corn learn how to fix nitrogen?
Is it possible to "teach" corn to fix its own nitrogen, thus eliminating the need for nitrogen fertilizer applications?
New drilling tax may be answer to funding Pa. conservation districts
The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts sets sights toward severance tax.
Farmers can get loans for cold storage
WASHINGTON -- The USDA's Farm Storage Facility Loan program has been amended to allow producers to build cold storage facilities to store their fresh...
Funding woes continue to hinder Pa. fair board members
Officials fear politics are behind the lack of funding for county fairs in Pennsylvania.
