Four inducted into Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Agricultural Council is enshrining four in the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame Aug.
Can’t break this habit
Carroll County Fair week wasn't all work for fair board member Dave Seck, as he got to play a little during Friday's tractor pull on his Farmall 806.
Columbiana County names trio to Agricultural Hall of Fame
LISBON, Ohio - Three individuals will be inducted into the Columbiana County Agricultural Hall of Fame on opening day of the Columbiana County Fair.
Court sides with livestock producers
WASHINGTON - The National Pork Producers Council recently applauded a federal court decision to dismiss challenges to the validity of air emissions agreements between the Environmental Protection Agency and livestock and poultry operations.
Drought-stricken livestock producers to get some emergency grazing relief
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has enacted a measure to provide livestock in drought-affected states with needed additional hay and forage.
Farm bill moves to House floor
WASHINGTON - The House agriculture committee unanimously passed a new farm bill July 19 that expands benefits to nearly all sectors of agriculture, including fruits and vegetables.
New bill allows farm vehicles to travel even faster
COLUMBUS - Gov. Ted Strickland signed House Bill 9, which increases the speed allowed for farm machinery while ensuring safety precautions on Ohio roadways.
Dairy tour featured improvements
MARSHALLVILLE, Ohio - The annual Wayne County Dairy Tour July 10 was hosted at L & R Farm near Marshallville.
Environment and economics: Making the case for farmland preservation
(Editor's note: This week, we begin a four-part look at Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.) Each year in the United States, more than 1 million acres of land are converted from agriculture to other uses - never to be reclaimed.
Bugle Ridge Farm taps into old and new markets
NEW CASTLE, Pa. - When cattle groups plan summer field days, it's usually to see a beef farm. After all, most producers are curious to see how other farmers manage their operations and they want to check out the herd.
