Rep. Peterson advances federal dairy policy, major changes discussed
New safety net, market stabilization and milk market order reform all part of the discussion.
Pero Dairy: Family, farming and community life
EAST CANTON, Ohio — Imagine being responsible for six children, 132 dairy cattle and 400 acres on a daily basis.
Some would say it is...
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 13, 2020
The Goshen Good Growers 4-H group had its first face-to-face meeting since March at the Canfield fairgrounds July 7.
NRCS funding to improve watershed
CELINA, Ohio -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service has $1 million available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help improve the water quality...
Slashing costs of cellulosic ethanol inputs
Ohio State research is making it more viable to turn agricultural waste into renewable fuel.
U.S. trade commission reviews free trade pacts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. International Trade Commission launched an investigation April 7 on the impact of three trade agreements signed since 2002 under trade promotion authority (also known as "fast track authority").
‘Abnormally dry’ soil causing issues with early-planted crops
Although planting is ahead of last year, much of the area is short on rain and some damage is being observed.
‘Naked oats’ could cut cost for organic chicken production
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Scientists with Ohio State University have received a four-year, $896,000 USDA grant to study the feasibility of incorporating so-called "naked oats"...
Dairy farmers to tell their stories at Dec. 13 workshop
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Dairy farmers and dairy advocates from the Mid-Atlantic region are invited to join the Telling Your Story program and attend a training workshop Dec. 13.
Producers should maintain herd health amid swine flu outbreaks
SALEM, Ohio — The strain of swine flu suspected of sickening dozens of people in the United States and killing more than 150 in...
