More U.S.farmers have access to Internet
Forty-eight percent of U.S. farms now have Internet access.
USDA: No counter-cyclical payments
WASHINGTON - According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, because market prices are high, producers with wheat, barley or oats base acres who are enrolled in USDA's
Purple corn: No, you’re not crazy
Growers who have reported finding corn seedlings in their fields that have turned purple or yellow probably don't need to panic — the color change is likely just a cosmetic problem that will go away on its own.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 2, 2015:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — Ten members of the Northwestern FFA Chapter had the opportunity to go to FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton, Ohio June 15-19.
Members...
National Farm Machinery Show: Renovations make 2008 show the biggest ever
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Farm Machinery Show’s massive exhibit floor is expanding for 2008, attracting the largest number of exhibitors in the show’s...
Bio-fuel vehicles added to OARDC fleet
The vehicles can run on gasoline or natural gas. The OARDC is in the process of making its own compressed natural gas, with its research partner, quasar energy group.
Pampered Paws Bakery caters to canines
When Melody Rising's hard work is a success, she earns a slobber of approval.
Ohio counties eligible for USDA emergency loans
Thirty-six Ohio counties are eligible for USDA emergency farm loans due to losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, and army worms that occurred earlier this year.
Program will build ag leadership skills
The name of a new program in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties gives a perfect description of its basic foundation -- Leadership Education and Development.
Soy body sealer ads greening of all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee
TOLEDO, Ohio — The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is all-new, inside and out, including a body sealer made from plant materials.
Special applicators
The Toledo Assembly Complex,...