Pigeon King owes $23 million
SALEM, Ohio -- More details have emerged regarding the financial status of the defunct Pigeon King International and its bankruptcy proceedings.In a statement signed...
Pigeon King International: Breeders struggle to get rid of pigeons
SALEM, Ohio -- Randy Snyder took his time researching the Pigeon King International breeding opportunity before he jumped in with both feet and his...
ODA concedes in fight with egg farm
SALEM, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture has ended its two-year fight with Ohio Fresh Eggs and says it will not appeal a...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 10, 2008
COLLINS, Ohio — During the week of June 23-27, the Western Reserve FFA held its annual Safety Town.
Children were taught about farm safety and...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 10, 2008
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Kangaroo Krew 4-H club met June 27 with 11 members present.
The club discussed project judging, animal sales and the upcoming...
Ag economist puts farm bill into more user-friendly terms
COLUMBUS — With more than 600 pages and 15 titles, grasping a firm understanding of the 2008 farm bill can be daunting. But Ohio...
July starts with falling corn prices
By Mike Roberts
Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia TechBLACKSBURG, Va. -- Corn on the Chicago Board of Trade finished limit down again July 7, with the...
Retail food prices still rising; bacon and cooking oil up most
Survey shows total cost of 16 basic grocery items was $46.67, up about 3.5 percent or $1.64 from the first quarter of 2008.
Safe food starts on the farm
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the recent salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes fades from the nation's headlines, supermarket produce managers are still grasping...
Accident costs Minerva Cheese over $6,000
MINERVA, Ohio — Minerva Cheese factory accidentally released whey, a milky substance, into Sandy Creek between Minerva and Malvern, which temporarily depleted oxygen levels...
