Looking for December optimism in USDA report
The stage seems to be set for recovery in the grain markets.
Rural health insurance just got better in New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Health Foundation awarded Agri-Services Agency, a subsidiary of Dairylea Cooperative Inc., a grant to educate and help...
Greene County, Pa., Marcellus shale well hits record levels
Horizontal Marcellus shale well in southwestern Pa. setting new records for CNX, but no royalty paid.
State fiscal reports not a pretty picture
Most states experienced poor fiscal conditions in 2008, with conditions for fiscal 2009 continuing to deteriorate.
Farmers’ Market Access Project offers fresh food
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- In an effort to increase availability of fresh food to Ohioans, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has collaborated with the Ohio...
Ohio expands national leadership position in the wind industry
COLUMBUS -- The state of Ohio is expanding its national leadership role in the wind industry through significant investments recently made through the Ohio...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 11, 2008
DULUTH, Ga. — AGCO Corporation awarded a $2,400 National FFA Scholarship to Elizabeth Heitkamp, a 2008 graduate of Versailles High School.
The award was...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 11, 2008
MEDINA, Ohio — The Medina County junior fair market beef steer and market heifer weigh-in and identification will be held from 9 a.m. to...
Dexters: Small cattle with big potential
The first time Marcia Read heard about Dexter cattle, there was no question about it. She had to have some. Read was infatuated with the Dexters' small stature, versatility and ability to eat almost anything. These unique, pony-sized cattle were perfect for her farm and it wasn't long before she bought a small, dairy-type cow named Peerless Chopper.
American Soybean Association: Checkoff funds being mishandled
Huge rift between U.S. soybean producer boards. The American Soybean Association is blasting the United Soybean Board, raising "serious ethical, legal, and financial allegations" about how farmer checkoff funds and program activities are being conducted.
