Social Security affects farm workers
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio - As American farmers and growers prepare for spring planting season, they should make sure they know the rules that affect Social Security protection for their workers.
U.S. is divided on immigration issue
WASHINGTON - More Americans would prefer workplace sanctions to reduce illegal immigration from Mexico rather than fences or additional border agents, according to a new national poll.
Top dairy producers are pointed out
COSHOCTON, Ohio - The 2006 dairy princess was crowned, top dairy producers were recognized, a number of youth achievement awards were presented, and others were given special recognition at the annual Coshocton County dairy meeting and banquet.
Donations come through for Columbiana County extension
SALEM, Ohio - The outlook for the Columbiana County Extension office is improving, but County Director Julie Herron said the fight isn't over.
Stark County’s top dairy herds honored
LOUISVILLE, Ohio - Collegiate basketball has its "Elite Eight," but Ohio's dairy industry has its Elite 5 Percent.
Experts say bird flu can be averted
SALEM, Ohio - Some experts say the arrival of avian influenza in North America is inevitable; others feel many strains can be kept at bay.
Migrant farm help is critical
SALEM, Ohio - When harvest season rolls around at K.W. Zellers and Sons, it's a race against time to get the vegetables out of the field before they go bad.
Bioterrorism rules trickle down to hay
SALEM, Ohio - Commercial hay producers soon may be among the growing list of sectors keeping detailed records and zeroing in on bioterrorism.
Could be record year for bean acres
WASHINGTON - The high cost of fuel and fertilizer is pushing U.S. farmers to switch from corn to less input-intensive crops such as soybeans in 2006.
DFA reopens Michigan dairy plant
FAIRLAWN, Ohio - Dairy Farmers of America has re-opened the dairy processing plant in Adrian, Mich., previously owned by Diehl Inc.
