Ohioans’ commitments to state’s natural resources are recognized
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded its highest honor to three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the protection and enjoyment of the state's natural resources.
Salem community honors Wayne Darling
SALEM - Family members of the late Wayne T. Darling and directors of the Salem Community Foundation gathered at the Salem Community Center Oct.
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.
Grain inspection extended 10 years
SALEM, Ohio - A federal program that protects U.S. grain farmers' bounty and reputation here and abroad was reauthorized last week, giving the U.S. Grain Standards Act and Federal Grain Inspection Service another 10 years of life.
State threatens to yank permits from Ohio Fresh egg farm
SALEM, Ohio - The state department of agriculture is again threatening to shut down Ohio Fresh Eggs.
Farm Service Agency set to close 28 Ohio offices
SALEM, Ohio - Over the next six weeks, Ohio's Farm Service Agency will take a hard look at each of its 72 county offices and decide which 28 need to go.
MILC program expires
SALEM, Ohio - Dairy farmers are officially on their own. The price support program, which kept their milk checks coming even when prices dropped, expired Sept.
Open wide — There’s a mouthful to know about horse dentistry
NEWBURY, Ohio - Novocain and fluoride take a back seat to sedatives and floating devices at this dentist appointment.
