Sunday, June 28, 2026

PETERSBURG, Ohio - The events of Oct. 28, 1949, are indelible in the mind of Raymond Koch. Even after 57 years, he recalls the scenes and motions and emotions without hesitation.

SALEM, Ohio - Dave Coldwell says if his situation is any indication, Ohio is in a crisis. The Columbiana County tree farmer said he is being put through the ringer, denied CAUV tax rights on parts of his property by the county auditor, and fighting in court for tax savings that seem like they should be allowable, no questions asked.

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Research indicates that farmers experience greater hearing loss than do people in other occupations.

URBANA, Ill. - Wheat, corn, and soybean prices, which have moved higher since mid-September, have implications for the production plans of farmers and perhaps for farm policy.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Asian soybean rust has been found in Indiana for the first time, but poses no threat to Indiana soybean producers this year.

(The following information is provided by Iowa State University Extension.) AMES, Iowa - Despite attention in recent years to laws regarding its transport, application, and storage, anhydrous ammonia remains a serious health risk for farmers.

ROGERS, Ohio - There's only one orchard in the world that can lay claim to five patents. And for residents of northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, that orchard is right next door.

Dan Simmons runs Peace Valley Orchards with the help of his siblings, Paul Simmons and Carol Day.

SALEM, Ohio - David Klingensmith rests easier now, knowing the man who put him and his neighbors on edge for months and made them fear for their livestock's safety is behind bars.

SALEM, Ohio - There's even more benefit for Ohio farmers in the National Farmers Union's carbon credit selling program.