PUCO adopts rules for Ohio’s alternative energy portfolio standard
COLUMBUS -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio adopted rules that implement the alternative energy portfolio standard created by Senate Bill 221, Ohio's electricity...
Will the U.S. run out of soybeans?
URBANA, Ill. -- The need to slow the rate of consumption of soybeans is a well-known fact and there are a few indications that rationing has begun, but more confirmation is needed.
Ohio’s dairy labeling law goes to court
Ohio's new dairy labeling law is being challenged in court.
New producer-oriented Ohio dairy group formed; membership growing
COBA/Select Sires board of directors gives endowed gift of $50,000.
The boon and bane of Marcellus Shale: What to do when opportunity knocks
I grew up on a farm in Washington County. We never had much money, but most people thought we did because we owned property. Farmers understand their land is often worth more than their farm business. A common joke among farmers is that if they come into some money, they will just keep farming until it’s all gone. Enter Marcellus Shale.
Library of Congress online resource explores American history through song
A new Library of Congress online resource, Songs of America, launched recently.
Ethanol byproduct may improve soil
BELTSVILLE, Md. - In the first study of its kind, an Agricultural Research Service scientist has shown that the byproduct of ethanol fermentation from corn stover can increase the structural stability and organic matter content of soil, particularly of highly eroded soil.
Madison County, Ohio, woman dies after H3N2v swine flu virus exposure
The death of a 61-year-old female Madison County, Ohio, resident is being linked to the H3N2v 'swine flu' virus.
Jersey wins Canfield Fair supreme champion honors
More than 350 head were shown at this year's Canfield Fair dairy shows.
Ohio’s required fertilizer certification, get the facts
Farmers applying commercial fertilizer to more than 50 acres are required to attend a course on fertilizer application no later than Sept. 30, 2017.
