Rural landowners cautioned on conservation easements
National Farm Bureau conference speakers urge landowners to do their homework and to consider other options.
Sign up ends Jan. 18 for crop disaster, quality loss program
Producers are eligible for compensation from the USDA program for 2000 crop losses directly attributed to adverse weather and related conditions.
Teens guilty of cruelty to animals
Three Mahoning County teens admitted to beating and slashing a herd of dairy cows in a wanton act of violence last summer.
The price for history going up
Ohio Historical Society shortens hours, raises the price of admission, and adds a charge for parking.
Who will listen to this conversation?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the conversations about today's youth, about local communities and local opportunities, about the future that have been triggered by the centennial celebration of 4-H.
Tracing the rich history of national 4-H
4-H, which began in 1902, is a combination of the efforts of people concerned about young people and its early history is an example of its cooperative nature.
Bronco adoptions save mustangs, give owners piece of American heritage
Last year, nearly 7,000 wild horses and burros were adopted. Still, the Bureau of Land Management needs more families willing to adopt. Four now have a home at Stoney Hollow Farm near Lisbon, Ohio.
Biodiesel discovery fuels dream
Aaron Harnar of rural Portage County thinks he has discovered a better and less expensive process for making biodiesel that will revolutionize its acceptance and use.
Lawmakers reconsider rules for old engines
The bill to require inspection and licensing of historical steam tractors and engines introduced by Rep. Charles Calvert of Medina has passed the Ohio House and is now being considered by the Ohio Senate.
Conservation tillage conference planned
The Tri-State Conservation Tillage conference will be held Jan. 29 in West Middlesex, Pa.
