Estimates show higher milk prices next year
WASHINGTON - Current USDA estimates place 2006 milk production at 181.9 billion pounds, a 2.8 percent increase above 2005.
Guide helps landowners preserve farmland
COLUMBUS - The success of the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program and the creation of Agricultural Security Areas have increased the profile of Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.
NASA engineer credits his Pa. farm roots
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - When the space shuttle Discovery launched Dec. 9 for a scheduled mission to the International Space Station, a western Pennsylvania "farm boy" had a ringside seat.
New Pa. law promotes ag education
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania's new Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools initiative (Senate Bill 1209) will increase agricultural education and promote consumption of state-grown farm products in schools.
Old dog, new trick
WASHINGTON - Super Slurper, a cornstarch-based superabsorbent polymer invented by Agricultural Research Service scientists over 30 years ago, continues to fan the entrepreneurial spirit.
There’s good news and bad news …
AKRON, Ohio - Dean Foods Company will close its Reiter Dairy production operation in Barberton and shift production due to excess capacity.
Farm Bureau honors ag leaders for lifetime work
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation awarded its highest honors to four Ohioans Nov. 30 during the farm group's annual meeting in Columbus.
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates weigh in on raw milk debate
COLUMBUS - The 329 delegates to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting last week faced 267 pages of proposed state and national policies.
Southwest Ohio farm to host new beef heifer development program
SALEM, Ohio - A southwestern Ohio farm and its operators have been chosen to help kick off Ohio's first beef heifer development program.
State revokes egg farm permits
SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture, backed by proof Ohio Fresh Eggs operators left out pertinent information on permit applications, shut down the egg farm Nov.
