Ohio teen tops showmanship contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Mark Riley of Williamsfield, Ohio, topped 85 other contestants to win the senior division of the 10th annual showmanship contest.
Shooting the breeze about wind energy
LONDON, Ohio - Summer breezes aren't traditionally associated with energy production, but a growing number of consumers and researchers are finding out that wind can do more than just cool us down on a hot day.
Women in ag conference in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Women involved in agriculture or those interested in agriculture, rural living and local foods should attend the annual conference of the Kentucky Women in Agriculture, Oct.
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns resigns; Charles Conner is replacement
SALEM, Ohio - The son of a dairy farmer left Washington, D.C., last week, walking away from what he called a 'dream come true' to follow his heart home to Nebraska.
Ashland SWCD awards excellence
A sign recognizing him as 2006 Cooperator of the Year was presented to Mike Sloan during the 63rd annual meeting of the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District held at the Ashland County Career Center recently.
Arson suspected in Stark Co. barn fire
SALEM, Ohio - Arson is suspected and an investigation is under way after a 155-year-old bank barn in Stark County burned to the ground Sept.
Set aside a weekend to savor autumn
BURTON, Ohio -
Some crop insurance dates changed
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - USDA's Risk Management Agency reminds producers considering Multi-Peril Crop Insurance for the 2008 crop year that the sales closing date is Sept.
USDA allots funds for bee research
WASHINGTON - USDA said $4 million will be available in Fiscal Year 2008 for a four-year Coordinated Agricultural Project to research ways to improve the health and protection of honeybees, which are facing serious threats that have the potential to heavily impact the nation's food supply.
Valley View gets last Pa. harness racing license
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A newly licensed racetrack in Lawrence County will bring new jobs, visitors and economic opportunity to western Pennsylvania, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said recently as the state's last remaining harness racing license was awarded to Valley View Downs LP.
