Expert grazing tidbits and tips
Experts at the recent Eastern Ohio Grassland Conference in Guernsey County were able to sift through the details and offer the following hints for graziers.
Coshocton juniors earn dairy honors
Ashley Pritchard and Neil Duncan split honors in the Ayrshire category.
‘Gemboree’ spotlights the beauty of stones, fossils
The semiannual Gemboree will be Oct. 26-27 at Emidio and Sons Expo Center located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Attend meeting to help solve school-funding issues
UAW Local 1112 retiree urges tri-county residents to take interest in school-funding issue.
Sheep shearing school solves severe shortage
More than 20 flock owners learned the task of shearing sheep last week at a school sponsored by Ohio State University.
Trumbull library workshop digs into preserving historical photos
The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, will host two archives workshops on Oct. 21.
Wampum girl shares farm life from different view with special friends
When classmates were readying for their senior homecoming dance at Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pa., and anticipating Sept. 28 as one of the best nights of the year, Josie Badger was also preparing for a big night.
USDA changes MILC program
Milk producers participating in the Milk Income Loss Contract program are now required to make their payment-start month selection before the next month's prices are announced to the public.
Farmer, conservationist both prove praiseworthy at SWCD banquet
Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District members gathered Oct. 3 to honor the county's conservationist of the year and to honor Richard (Dick) Wetzel's 29-year career with the district before his retirement this winter.
USDA revises oilseed base in farm bill
The USDA revised how it will establish oilseed bases under the new direct and counter-cyclical program contained in the 2002 farm bill.
