Sentinel plots will help detect soybean rust in Ohio
MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio - Soybeans in the unifoliate, or one leaf, stage of development peak through the soil on grower Tom Weiler's Mount Gilead, Ohio, farm.
Youth cattle exhibitors among BEST
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -The 2004-2005 Ohio Cattlemen's Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up June 11 with its annual awards banquet at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Forestry chief visits Ohio
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio - Across the road from the south edge of David Wilmot's Cuyahoga County farm is a new housing development sporting homes starting at $300,000.
More facts aired in hog swap case
SALEM, Ohio - Developments continue to surface in the case that accuses Howard Parrish, a nationally known hog judge and breeder, of switching his granddaughter Caprianna's champion gilt for another animal after the 2004 Williams County Fair.
Ohio Department of Agriculture proposes fines for Ohio Fresh Eggs
SALEM, Ohio - Last week, Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Fred Dailey proposed civil penalties of $212,000 against Ohio Fresh Eggs, the company that took over barns previously owned by Buckeye Egg Farm.
The shirt off his back
KENSINGTON, Ohio - Dan McKarns says he isn't a die-hard NASCAR fan, but he sure likes what the late Dale Earnhardt stood for.
Apple growers, you should pay attention to soybean rust, too
SALEM, Ohio - Soybean growers aren't the only ones who need to keep their eyes on Asian soybean rust.
The Sustainable Shepherd
ZANESVILLE, Ohio - Pull into County Ridge Farm and see pastures brimming with thick, green forage. Watch sheep lazily chew their cud while tiny balls of woolly fuzz nurse under their bellies.
American chestnut trees may return
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - While administering a blight-causing fungus to more than 200 young hybrid trees - a huge step in the process of developing a blight-resistant American chestnut tree - researchers knew seven decades of work had led to this moment.
Clarks host Ohio Sheep Day July 9
ZANESVILLE, Ohio - The Ohio Sheep Day will be held July 9 at County Ridge Farm, owned by Daryl and Joyce Clark, 4865 Coopermill Road, Zanesville.
