Ag crop statistics offer mixed bag
Corn stocks up, but soybean stocks down.
Canada: Millions of birds killed to stop spread of avian influenza
Canadian Food Inpsection Agency set to slaughter 19 million birds, although it is possible a significant number of them do not have the flu.
Farmers plan to plant more corn, beans, tobacco, but less wheat, oats
Ohio corn growers intend to plant 3.4 million acres this spring, 100,000 acres more than were planted the previous year.
OARDC branches renamed, now called ‘agricultural research stations’
The center renamed eight of its 10 outlying branches to better reflect the work they do and the regions they serve.
Reader sounds off on ancestry and Passion
Reader disputes last week's writer who said Judith Sutherland is a victim of lying ancestors.
Salem couple accepts award for high dairy production
The 2003 High Milk award went to John and Susie Lora of Salem, Ohio.
Mandatory price reporting set to expire
Cattle producers across the nation can make sure their voices are heard and concerns are addressed as the Mandatory Price Reporting Law is set to be reauthorized.
New feed test guards against mad cow
A highly sensitive analytical test that detects minute amounts of animal-protein contamination in livestock feed has been developed.
Ohio hog inventory up 6 percent
The U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs March 1 was up 2 percent from last year but 2 percent below December's numbers.
Supply problems bring high grain prices
Grain farmers across the country are enjoying some of the highest commodity prices they have seen in several years.
