Ohio’s oldest auction changes owners
Scio Livestock Auction, believed to be Ohio's oldest livestock auction barn, changed ownership July 8.
Black and white now in the black
National Holstein association ends 2003 with operational profit.
Cattle market uncertainty may require more careful fall decision making
Agricultural economists urge producers to weigh the benefits and risks when making fall marketing decisions.
National Jersey Sale short of record
The 47th National Heifer Sale on Independence Day 2004 averaged $3,543.55 with 62 head sold.
New law adds protection for Pa. dairies
A new Pennsylvania law provides greater protection for Pennsylvania milk producers by placing stricter requirements on new dealers. The law ensures dairies will be paid for milk they sell.
Taft seeks USDA disaster status for much of Ohio
Ohio governor wants 52 counties designated as disaster areas due to agricultural losses caused by flooding and extreme weather since May.
Thanks for keeping trash in landfills, not ditches
Gone are the days when simply running the township or county dump accounted for local trash disposal policy.
The evil that was visible to all
G. Russell Evans says Bush was not seeking to destroy an evil he did not see, but an evil that was visible to all.
Wheat harvest promising despite disease
Wheat harvest is progressing rapidly across Ohio with decent yields and high test weights, despite the early-season problems with Fusarium head scab.
Is the ag establishment awake?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell wonders if ag establishments can resond to the changing face of agriculture.













