IRS extends penalty relief on dyed diesel fuel sale, use
WASHINGTON - In response to the continued shortages of diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Internal Revenue Service will extend penalty relief on the sale of dyed fuel and its use on the highway.
Katrina rains no aid for corn crop
COLUMBUS - Rain from the remnants of Hurricane Katrina arrived too late to benefit most of Ohio's drought-stressed corn crop.
Milk prices not likely to move much
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Dairy farmers shouldn't expect record milk prices this year, but they can expect moderately strong prices for the rest of the year and early 2006, according to a Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service dairy specialist.
Ohio counties eligible for disaster assistance
WASHINGTON - The USDA designated 72 Ohio counties as natural disaster areas due to losses caused by extreme weather conditions occurring since May 25, 2005.
Ohio tomato growers donate sauce
TOLEDO - Hirzel Canning Company, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, has partnered with 19 local tomato growers to respond to the national disaster effort and to help hungry families in Ohio.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Ohio Agricultural Roadmap outlines next 25 years
LONDON, Ohio - For Jack Fisher, there was an unexpected outcome from the 18-month brainstorming that led to the new Ohio Agricultural Roadmap.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Ohioans give ag secretary a piece of their minds
LONDON, Ohio - Most people flock to the U.S. secretary of agriculture when he's touring the nation to hear him speak.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: GPS has a place in Ohio
LONDON, Ohio - Global positioning systems, satellites and in-tractor monitors aren't out of reach of Ohio farmers, according to one manufacturing representative who demonstrated the technology during last week's Farm Science Review.
Pasture project helps with planning
SALEM, Ohio - Thanks to a new research project, Ohio graziers may have another tool to manage their pastures.
Portage County Farm Bureau honors past, present ag promoters
RAVENNA, Ohio - Portage County Farm Bureau, known for keeping its honorees' names under wraps until the last moment, surprised another member at this year's annual banquet.
