House approves farm bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill July 27 despite a White House veto threat and "no" votes from the majority of House ag committee Republicans.
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.
Carroll County junior fair sale totals $165,658
CARROLLTON, Ohio - An auction is part marketing, part showmanship and part timing. But it's 100 percent entertainment, as the Carroll County Fair market livestock sale easily illustrated.
