Mighty oak trees not thriving in Ohio
COLUMBUS - One way to keep the mighty oak from losing its dominance in Ohio forests may entail bringing back an old friend that made possible its survival and expansion for thousands of years: fire.
Minerva Cheese Factory gets patent
SALEM, Ohio - Sometimes working with your family has certain perks. Take Adam Mueller, Minerva Cheese Factory's fifth generation.
Operation Evergreen: Sending the spirit overseas
SALEM, Ohio - Two men crouch in Army fatigues in front of a Christmas tree. They cradle rifles in their arms and children's popsicle-stick snowflakes hang on the tree.
Bill says keep farm bill intact until ’08
WASHINGTON - At least one side of the aisle in the House Ag Committee wants to put the 2007 farm bill on hold while the U.
Looking like a near-record harvest
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - Based on a USDA Nov. 1 yield survey, Ohio's average corn yield for 2005 is forecast at 143 bushels per acre, up 2 bushels from previous forecast but 15 bushels below the record 2004 state yield of 158.
New Ohio law puts brakes on eminent domain takings
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers worked quickly to temporarily halt takings of nonblighted property in the wake of a U.
Pennsylvania farmer must improve manure management
PITTSBURGH - The owner of a farm in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, must implement corrective actions in response to an Aug.
Conservationists efforts recognized
WOOSTER, Ohio - Two Wayne county educators were recognized for their work in educating their students about the importance of conservation during the 2005 Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District's annual meeting.
Mast takes Holmes County roots to D.C.; Holmes SWCD honors Stitzleins
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio - "Conservation is the right thing to do. We just have the use of the land for a little while, then someone else takes over.
Keeping the clovers growing – Ashland Co. 4-H backers honored
ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland County 4-H members and volunteers received honors during the recent annual countywide recognition banquet.
