Time to rethink agricultural policy
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the fact that farmers have lost their empire and have not yet found their role.
Hartville farm gives easement to nature center
Thomas and Margaret Raff Hague of Canton have donated the development rights from their 100-acre farm in Lake Township to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, Ohio.
Dargate Galleries: Auctioning off the auction
Dargate Auction Galleries of Pittsburgh is going on its own auction block Sept. 7 as Larry and Carol Farley auction off their contollling interest in the gallery.
Holstein Invitational winners released
Grand champion female at the District II Open Invitational Holstein Show at Tiscarawas Cpimtu Fairgrounds was the 5-year-old, Shaland Integrity Mallory, sired by Robthom Integrity, and exhibited by Hycrest Farms, Floyd Casper and family, Carrollton, Ohio.
Grazing the hills for profit
"There are two things free in this world," says dairy producer Bill Watkins of Morristown, Ohio, "sunlight and rain. Why not take advantage of them and graze your animals?"
Hummingbirds need your help this summer
Some facts and tips about hummingbirds, how to attract them and how to assist them.
Animal cruelty charges filed in Ashtabula County horse incident
Thomas Cole, of Monroe Township, Astabula County, was arraigned June 14 in Eastern County Court on two counts of animal cruelty and neglect.
Land O’Lakes is buying Purina Mills
Purina Mills will become part of Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed LLC according to a June 18 merger agreement.
Biosecurity precautions vary from fair to fair
Fair and expo officials from the World Dairy Expo to the county fair level have been thinking about foot-and-mouth disease since the outbreak in Europe started in late February, but there isn't any unified response.
Moline Tractor and Plow Co. has grand opening
The living history exhibit of the John Deere Collectors Center - a membership association for enthusiasts interested in the nostalgia and legacy of John Deere - will open Aug. 10-11.
