Why cattle don’t make ‘the grade’
WOOSTER, Ohio - With so many factors lined up to reduce marbling deposition in cattle today, it's no wonder the beef industry struggles to maintain 55 percent USDA Choice grade.
Will it take an amendment to Ohio’s constitution to protect property rights?
Ohio's task force charged by the legislature to study eminent domain proposed a number of recommendations that I support.
Will it take an amendment to Ohio’s constitution to protect property rights?
Private property ownership is an original and fundamental right that existed before the formation of government.
County agricultural agents are honored
CINCINNATI - County agricultural agents Donald C. Fretts and Stephen Schumacher have received the distinguished service award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Emerald ash borer in two more counties
Marion and Delaware counties have been quarantined to prohibit movement of firewood and ash tree material REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - The emerald ash borer, an ash tree-killing insect from Asia, has been discovered in Marion and Delaware counties.
Hindmans show four of the six top Holsteins at northwest Pa. show
BROOKVILLE, Pa. - The Northwest Pa. Championship Holstein Show was held Aug. 5 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville, Pa.
Virus linked to Thoroughbred abortion epidemic
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A new study by veterinary researchers at Oregon State University has linked a major epidemic of abortion a few years ago in Kentucky Thoroughbred mares to infection with vesivirus.
Wayne County fair volunteers honored
WOOSTER, Ohio - This year, Pete Armstrong celebrated his 20th year as secretary/treasurer of the Wayne County Agricultural Society with a couple hundred of his closest friends as part of the annual Wayne County Fair Appreciation Night.
Seifert memorial fund passes $10,000 mark
CANTON, Ohio - The Tom Seifert family is learning that when you give a lot of yourself to a community, you get a lot back in return.
Stark County Fair buyers generous with bids
CANTON, Ohio - Two days, two sales, half a million bucks. Well almost. The Stark County Fair's junior fair market livestock sales Aug.
