Tuesday, April 30, 2024

WASHINGTON - Horse slaughter is an issue that cuts to the core of agriculture and it has farmers looking anxiously to their legislators for help.

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers writing the 2007 farm bill have about $30 billion worth of requests per year for funding from the commodities portion of the bill.

AUBURN TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Around noon every day, things quiet down in one of the buildings on Munn Road in Auburn Township.

UNIONTOWN, Pa. - For most people, looking into the yard and seeing a lion or tiger would be more than startling.

SALEM, Ohio - A judge's decision to allow a Columbiana County tree farmer reduced property taxes through the

SALEM, Ohio - Graziers willing to put in a little extra time can reap big benefits - and yields - by adding annuals to their grazing plans.

SALEM, Ohio - The livestock auction in New Holland, Pa., was convicted Feb. 15 of animal cruelty for neglecting three disabled sheep.

SALEM, Ohio - In the works for years, Farmers Ethanol LLC's project at Cadiz in Harrison County is taking shape.

COLUMBUS - This week marks the 70th anniversary of the largest earthquake ever recorded in Ohio. In early March 1937, western Ohio experienced earthquakes that caused considerable damage in the Shelby County town of Anna, as well as surrounding communities, including Sidney and Wapakoneta.

COLUMBUS - Planting continuous corn may promote greater weed control problems, but growers can stave off any serious issues as long as they follow the best management strategies for their situation.