Farm bill moves out of Senate
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate voted 79-14 on Friday, Dec. 14, to pass its version of the 2007 farm bill.
MWCD fee is stalled by lawmakers
SALEM, Ohio - SALEM, Ohio - Residents of the
Turkey tradition
LEECHBURG, Pa. - Browsing through the retail freezer cases at
Fair board, county try to resolve $1 million dispute over fairgrounds
SALEM, Ohio - A new chapter has begun in the 14-year feud between the Summit County Agricultural Society and the county's government.
Farm incomes, production costs up
WASHINGTON - Although the Agriculture Department has revised its 2007 net farm income estimate up $20 billion to a record $87.
Santa may bring a Senate farm bill
WASHINGTON - The Senate reached an agreement late last week to consider 40 amendments - 20 from the Democrats and 20 from the Republicans - to its version of the farm bill.
Carroll FSA office to be consolidated
SALEM, Ohio - Carroll County farmers will be driving farther to visit their Farm Service Agency next year.
Dairy labeling debate continues
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - For Carol Goland, it's about a consumer's right to know. For Brenda Hastings, it's about not misleading those who buy dairy products.
Two counties, two vineyards
NORTON, Ohio - Andy Troutman rolls terms like cabernet sauvignon and franc, pinot grigio, chardonnay and riesling from his tongue like second nature.
Apple orchard may be hog heaven
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Casting pearls before swine may be a waste of time, but drop some apples in front of them and they may prove to be a valuable asset in an organic apple orchard.
