Legislators gamble with state funding
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on legalizing "alternative gaming" in Ohio.
Researcher makes manure safer for environment
Scientists may have found a way to convert some types into a material that can be used to help keep the environment clean.
Trumbull County farm agencies finally under one, new roof
The new ag center in Cortland is located on 17 acres donated by Delphi Automotive.
Salem farmer’s market now has flowers and herbs
Flowers for growing and flowers for giving will spring forth at the all new Salem City Flower Market May 3.
Tail docking doesn’t affect milk quality, cleanliness
A recent study found that tail docking has no significant effect on milk quality, somatic cell count or udder and leg cleanliness, but don't tell that to producers who dock.
19th century spin doctors worked on canvas
Spin doctors in the 19th century turned their spin on canvas instead of TV.
Above-average snowfall marked March weather
March's snowfall brought the winter's total to 45.3 inches, compared to a normal year of about 30 inches.
Daffodil Dairy Sale averaged more than $1,400
Bred heifers averaged $1,675 at the annual sale in Carroll County, Ohio.
Federal order milk price increase takes effect
A new pricing formula for milk used to make cheese took effect April 1, despite a last-minute effort to get a court to stop the hike.
Forest fragmentation may increase Lyme disease risk
Lyme disease incidence is rising in the United States, and is far more common than West Nile fever.
