How healthy are rivers and streams? Report gives a complex answer
A recent study says in areas with significant agricultural and urban development, the quality of our nation's water resources has degraded by contaminants such as pesticides, nutrients, and gasoline-related compounds.
Ohio ‘farm boy’ shares life in Iraq
"The life of a farmer anywhere in the world seems to be much the same."
Parents shouldn’t put children in dangerous situations
Reader responds to article about child kicked in head by a relative's horse.
Rain pummels new corn and stops growers from planting or replanting
Even if corn plants survive flooded conditions, there could be problems later in the growing season.
Strong third political party is needed
Reader gives a new definition of politics.
U.S. agricultural exports forecasted to be a record $61.5 billion this year
This is an increase of $5.3 billion over the previous year.
Ohio feed mill owner pleads guilty to criminal charges
Mill manufactured feed that disqualified 2003 Ohio State Fair champion market lamb.
Grain farmers to pay for protection
Ohio Grain Indemnity Fund financially protects farmers when elevators go bankrupt.
Tornado rips through northwestern Pa. farm
A normal night of milking for a father and son turned upside down last week.
Bird flu found again at Texas farm
Newest outbreak of avian influenza believed to be low pathogenic, according to Texas Animal Health Commission.
