Thursday, May 16, 2024

Smart farm management decisions earned Knox County dairyman Tom Freer one of five Environmental Stewardship Awards presented statewide by the Ohio Livestock Council.

A northeastern Ohio buffalo ranch is a world leader in buffalo genetics and DNA testing.

Dairy farmers across the nation are organizing a dump of one day's milk production, hoping to draw national attention to low milk prices.

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy has listed Ayrshire, Guernsey and Milking Shorthorn dairy breeds on its watch list because they have shown a marked decline since 1970.

Demand is strong for Bunker Hill's organic cheese and Goshen Dairy is considering bottling organic fluid milk.

Boer goats are meat goats native to South Africa, but they are also one of the hottest new farm animals in Ohio.

Bioenergy producers who increase their purchases of corn, soybeans and other commodities to expand production of ethanol, biodiesel or other biofuels will be eligible for cash payments from the USDA.

Congress approves farm assistance package that includes crop insurance overhaul.

A University of Illinois field test found a Bt corn variety had no adverse effect on black swallowtail caterpillars, but a lab test on a different event drew words of caution.

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final permit to allow Stoll Farms Inc. to expand its Wayne County dairy farm.