Soybean rust development stalled
WOOSTER, Ohio - Thanks to drought conditions in the southeastern U.S., soybean rust has stalled in its march northward to Ohio.
An eventing of a lifetime
WINONA, Ohio - When Dave and Jackie Smith bought an 80-acre farm outside Hanoverton, Ohio, nearly 21 years ago, they knew rehabbing
What exactly is equine ‘eventing’?
WINONA, Ohio - An event doesn't just occur. It is a lesson in long-term planning. Dave and Jackie Smith, owners of
Farmland protection grants available
SALEM, Ohio - The Center for Farmland Policy Innovation at Ohio State University is looking for a few fresh ideas for farmland protection.
Biobutanol: Next renewable fuel?
SALEM, Ohio - Big oil is taking what may be the next big step in biofuels production. Gas-station chain and fuel production giant BP partnered three years ago with DuPont to develop and market a renewable fuel source, and the team is on track to market biobutanol beginning in 2007.
Painting shows Carmony dairy history
WOOSTER, Ohio - A DHL delivery van pulls into the drive and Stan Carmony jumps. He's been waiting for this one.
Skepticism turns to participation
SALEM, Ohio - Many people were skeptical two years ago when talk first rumbled about a joint effort between the
Another BSE case found in Canada
SALEM, Ohio - On July 4, final test results confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a mature crossbred beef cow from Manitoba.
Biofuels backed by Ohio law
COLUMBUS - Ohio's availability of soy biodiesel and E85 ethanol will soon increase, thanks to the state's first-ever biofuels legislation signed into law July 5.
Canada takes new steps to curb the spread of major cow disease
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is banning cattle tissue capable of transmitting bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from all animal feeds, pet foods and fertilizers.