Task force calls for eminent domain amendment
SALEM, Ohio - Ohio's eminent domain task force wants the state to add a constitutional amendment to deal with private land takings.
Belmont County gets nine stars
BETHESDA, Ohio - Several Belmont County politicians were present or represented at the recent Farm Bureau annual meeting in Bethesda.
Experts advise bug vigilance for farms
WOOSTER, Ohio - Soybean growers are being encouraged to scout their fields amid scattered reports of high numbers of leaf defoliators making a meal of the crop.
Knox County Fair brought buyers and sellers together for another stellar year
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - The Banbury sisters were all smiles as their grand champion market lamb brought $36.
New insurance law allows premium collection before policy period ends
INDIANAPOLIS - Ohio Gov. Bob Taft recently signed legislation with provisions benefiting farm mutual insurance companies and their policyholders, according to the
Ohio Ag Council inducts four into hall of fame at Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Agricultural Council will induct William L. Ingalls, Tom McNutt, Michael L. Wagner and Paul L.
Success at District 7 Holstein Show
WOOSTER, Ohio - Nine Ohio counties were represented at the District 7 Holstein Show July 15. The 98 head of cattle were judged by Loren Elsass of Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Top exhibitors named at FFA/4-H West Central District dairy show
NEW CASTLE, Pa. - Approximately 230 head of dairy went through the show ring at the FFA/4-H West Central District dairy show July 18 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
Japan lifts beef ban
SALEM, Ohio - After months of talks, Japan agreed in late July to reopen its borders to U.S. beef. The two countries have gone back and forth over beef imports since December 2003 when BSE was first found in the U.
Organic farming coming into its own
COLUMBUS - Given the right conditions, organic farming can produce, on average, as much corn per acre in Ohio as conventional farming can, according to an Ohio State University study.











