Ohioans prefer locally grown food
COLUMBUS — In 2008, Ohioans continued to support local food systems, with the number reporting “frequently” purchasing locally grown or produced foods remaining steady since 2006.
West Nile confirmed in 68 Ohio counties, 352 horses
Ohio state lab results have confirmed a total of 352 cases of West Nile virus infection in Ohio horses covering 68 counties.
USDA’s policy analysis sets the stage for the next farm bill debate
It is labeled as a "risk management analysis paper," and USDA is careful to say that it is not a farm bill proposal, but the document released early in May in Washington certainly explores the potential for three policy proposals that are leading candidates for becoming the basis for the 2007 farm bill.
Kasich signs Ohio’s ‘animals at large’ legislation
COLUMBUS — A bill that protects farmers from criminal lawsuits over farm animals getting loose beyond the farmer's control was signed into law June...
Popular farm bill conservation program seeks producer participation
Applications for Conservation Stewardship program due Jan. 17.
Greenhouse gas emissions decreased
It's the largest decline in the 1990 to 2001 time period.
Bill Peto — Nov. 4, 2011
Bill Peto, of Hermitage, Pa., bagged this 10-point buck near Shenango Lake on Nov. 4, 2011.
Bush’s plate may be too full for ag issues
President Bush has so many competing priorities he's unlikely to advocate major changes in ag policy.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of June 19, 2014:
BELLEVUE, Ohio — The 2014-2015 Bellevue FFA officer team attended officer training, which was held at Kalahari Resorts, in Sandusky, over three days.
During officer...
