Ohio’s population is lagging but state’s urbanization is booming
Ohio is experiencing urban growth at much higher levels than most states.
Farm Aid concert pushes a message with the music
If you listened beyond the notes at Farm Aid 2002, founder Willie Nelson and Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews pushed a message promoting sustainable agriculture and preservation of the smaller family farm.
Singles in Agriculture invite new members
Join the Ohio chapter of Singles in Agriculture for some upcoming activities.
Ohio receives first share of federal farmland preservation funds
The USDA presented the Ohio Department of Agriculture with $1.6 million, the first time Ohio will receive funding through the federal Farmland Protection Program.
Slow exports, harvest may pressure corn prices despite smaller crop
Despite the smaller production projection, slow exports and typical price pressure during the fall harvest could push feed grain prices lower in the near term.
Looking for profits? Farms poised to cash in at market
Even though commodity farm production is grim, there are opportunities to continue farming and remain profitable for farmers with all types of soils and tools on hand.
Top Ohio conservation farms honored
Families from Seneca, Wayne, Morgan, Logan and Jackson counties received awards for their environmental stewardship.
Eastern Ohio Grassland Conference
The conference, Oct. 10-11 in Guernsey County, will include tours and discussions on grazing.
Economist: A little bit of drought a good thing
Ag economist Carl Zulauf's words are sure to raise some eyebrows: Droughts don't always cause financial hardship for farmers.
Erie County 4-H’ers sell projects at livestock sale
Phil Chase of Waterford Jubilee Foods paid $3 a pound for the grand champion market steer at the recent Erie County 4-H Livestock Sale at the Waterford Fair.
