Dairy buyouts continue, increase
SALEM, Ohio - The dairy program that began in 2003 with promises to boost farmers' milk checks is working on its biggest year yet.
Mapping out the makeover
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition raised more than a house for Boardman resident Jeff Novak and his three daughters. It built awe and amazement in those who swung by Arlene Avenue to watch about 2,000 subcontractors swarm on the home during construction.
Not just for looks
SALEM, Ohio - Picture it. A crystal bowl. Mounds of vibrant green, leafy lettuce. Red cherry tomatoes nestled inside.
Beef and dairy groups collaborate to develop private animal ID database
WASHINGTON - Livestock producers are supporting efforts to develop an animal movement database that will be coordinated in the private sector and serve as a key component of a national animal identification system.
Circle L, Maple Lane come home from KILE with Limousin banners
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Limousin breeders Mike McPhee and Ed Nicol make quite a team, even though their farms are in different states.
Pork exports hit records in 2004
DES MOINES, Iowa - Exports were a bright spot for U.S. hog producers in 2004, according to recently released data from the USDA.
Dairy’s bank barn, bales up in flames
SALEM, Ohio - A century-old barn packed full of hay and straw was destroyed by fire early last week.
Eminent domain bills gain ground
SALEM, Ohio - Federal and state legislation to limit eminent domain power is pushing forward. Stateside.
Portage Co. SWCD: With this man, there’s laughter
KENT, Ohio - If you would've walked into the Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting Oct.
Copeland: We could be in for a cold winter, lots of snow
MILLPORT, Ohio - Summer stayed with us as we ushered in the next season, according to Edwin R. Copeland, U.
