U.S. beef demand still looks strong
Consumer demand for beef has remained relatively stable and strong regardless of the BSE scare in Canada.
Grass is green as money for pastured poultry farmer
In the past four years, Rubel estimates he's raised 2,500 chickens and a couple hundred turkeys.
West Nile virus in four Ohio counties
The first evidence of West Nile virus in Ohio's 2003 mosquito season was detected in four dead birds from four counties.
Dairy farm brings, and holds, family together
Congress Lake Farm is one of the few dairies left in Portage County, and it has lasted, succeeded and expanded only because of family involvement.
All aboard for scenic railroad trips
Tickets are on sale for trips on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Ducks Unlimited supports hunting on refuges
Group seeks involvement in refuge litigation.
Farm living expenses increase 2.9 percent
Total, noncapital living expenses for farm families rose an average 2.9 percent between 2001 and 2002, according to an Illinois study.
FedEx rolls out first hybrid delivery truck, more coming
Shipping giant FedEx has unveiled a low-emission, hybrid electric powered delivery vehicle that could become their standard delivery truck.
Giving Rocky the boot
Readers comment on the topic of a recent Tontimonia column.
Progress Edition: Green industry producing more than just plants
In 2001, overall sales by certified nursery stock dealers and producers in Ohio were an estimated $2.79 billion.













