USDA enhances farm storage facility loan program
WASHINGTON — The USDA recently announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers. The enhanced...
Ohioans get extra credit in carbon trade
SALEM, Ohio - There's even more benefit for Ohio farmers in the National Farmers Union's carbon credit selling program.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Aug. 27, 2009
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The East Township Young Producers 4-H club met Aug. 15 with 25 members in attendance.
Members received tickets to sell for...
Market owner must pay beef checkoff fees
Massachusetts livestock market operator has small window to appeal decision.
International mail fraud scheme identified
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Insurance and Nationwide Insurance are working together to warn consumers of an international mail fraud scheme to help...
Young farmers earn bureau awards
SALT LAKE CITY - Winners of the Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitions were announced recently at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 88th annual meeting.
Reader: Take back Ohio with leadership that supports agriculture
Reader, Keith Campbell discusses Senate Bill 310.
A year in the making: Hog projects a real win for girl
BAZETTA, Ohio - It's one classic version of the 4-H livestock project story: Girl gets market animal, girls works hard with market animal, girl cries and begs parents to spare market animal from the chopping block.
Lake Erie charter captains offer “Kids Fish Free” week
Kids can fish free on selected Lake Erie fishing charters from Aug. 11-15 when accompanied by a paying adult.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 18, 2010
CRESTON, Ohio -- The Norwayne FFA chapter members recently held an official monthly meeting March 8 at the Creston Middle School. The members passed...