USDA quick to revamp livestock mandatory price reporting program
The USDA is making improvements to ensure more accurate and complete collecting, disseminating and reporting of market data by the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Marcellus Shale: Leases signify business partnership
In Ohio, Washington, Belmont and Jefferson counties are the first to have Marcellus Shale gas wells developed.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 14, 2010
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio -- Miami Trace students, age 16 and older, were eligible to donate blood during the first annual blood drive of...
Electric choice: Know your choices
Guest commentatry by Laddie Marous discusses what is involved in taking advantage in the new Ohio law which allows electric consumers to choose their provider.
Ohio fishing, hunting and trapping licenses on sale
COLUMBUS -- Ohio's 2013-2014 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses are now available for purchase, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The 2013-2014 licenses...
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Taft: Ohio needs an ethanol plant
Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, speaking at the Farm Science Review Sept. 18, pledged to push legislation that would help clear the way for a plant to be built in the Buckeye State.
More than 6,400 acres added to Pa. preservation
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Farmland in 20 Pennsylvania counties will remain viable for agricultural production thanks to the June 19 approval of more than 6,400...
Sustainable ag conference is July 29
Ohio conference looks at links between soil, water, farming and profitability.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 10, 2008
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Kangaroo Krew 4-H club met June 27 with 11 members present.
The club discussed project judging, animal sales and the upcoming...
USDA researchers discover where foot-and-mouth virus begins in cattle
WASHINGTON -- USDA scientists have identified the primary site where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease begins infection in cattle.This discovery could lead to...