Geauga SWCD holds rain barrel auction
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has rolled out its 2023 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign.
Egg farm video was courageous
Reader applaudes shocking video from high school student.
Environment and economics: Making the case for farmland preservation
(Editor's note: This week, we begin a four-part look at Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.) Each year in the United States, more than 1 million acres of land are converted from agriculture to other uses - never to be reclaimed.
U.S. medical care can’t get worse
Editor:
In the recent past, we have been overwhelmed by activists, the media and political leaders concerning the 50 million people in this country who...
Columbiana County farmers speak out for sales tax
Seven Columbiana County farmers addressed the county commissioners April 17 in support of the proposed additional 0.5 percent sales tax on the May 7 ballot.
House farm bill conference committee members named
House members, including three from Ohio, have been named to the House-Senate conference committee on the 2018 farm bill.
Dairy Day to focus on efficiency and health
GREENSBURG, Pa. — Treatment records, screening tests, and quality assurance are all terms most dairymen are familiar with. Attend the Southwest Regional Dairy Day...
Farmers not always loyal to local supply store
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A trip to the corner farm supply store still works for some, but more farmers are basing their seed, fertilizer and pesticide purchases on factors other than convenience.
CHS, Agrico Group form joint venture
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- CHS Inc., a leading energy, grains and foods company, and Agrico Group, headquartered in Moscow, Federal Republic of Russia, have...
The hidden cost of animal ID enrollment
Editor:I recently analyzed a USDA spreadsheet for National Animal Identification System (NAIS) bribes — sanitized as cooperative agreements. These are the funds received by...
