How did Ohio’s pioneers receive public lands?
The Franklin County Genealogical and Ohio Historical Society staff will present Acres for Asking: The Public Land Distribution Process Nov. 2 at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus.
Use caution when grazing cattle in cold weather
in cold weather WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- As frost begins to cover fields, cattle producers should protect grazing livestock against prussic acid poisoning and...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Sept. 25, 2014
On Sept. 16, nine students in the Zane Trace Agriculture Leadership and Communications class traveled to the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio, to promote the Food For Thought Grant Program.
DFA’S 14th annual meeting highlights commitment to ‘more cooperative’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At Dairy Farmers of America’s 14th annual meeting, the cooperative unveiled a new tagline, “More Cooperative,” that officials say underscores...
The dairy in the suburb
The Haskins family has been a mainstay of the agricultural community in Geauga County since 1818. Bob and Jan Haskins now run the 36-head dairy despite increasing housing development in their area.
Water quality: The issue and what’s at stake
If you live and farm anywhere near Ohio’s 312-mile Lake Erie shoreline, you’re most likely familiar with some of the environmental problems the lake faces.
West Virginia coal mine to close, laying off 180 workers
About 180 miners with Monongalia County Coal Mine in Greene County, Pennsylvania received permanent layoff notices, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol enters agreement to purchase Iowa land
ITASCA, Ill. -- DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DuPont, has entered into an agreement to purchase a parcel of land in Nevada, Iowa, adjacent to Lincolnway Energy LLC's conventional ethanol plant.
Using spray oils for insect control
Horticultural spray oils can be effective control materials for orchard insects that occur early in the season.
Restoration and journey for 9/11 flag includes Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio — An American flag with historical and national significance will be on display at the National Museum of the United States Air...
