Portraits in Progress: Lynd Fruit Farm, thinking outside the box to stay in the...
Lynd Fruit Farm, located 20 minutes from Columbus, has redefined itself from a leader in wholesale apples to a diversified, consumer, retail operation.
Show attracts hogs from all over
The Penn-Ohio Jackpot Show June 16 at the Canfield Fairgrounds, attracted 90 hogs from 17 counties in Pennsylvania and Ohio to the competition.
Allergic reactions no link to StarLink
An independent body of scientific experts will convene July 17-18 for a two-day public meeting to review a set of issues that EPA is considering as it reviews StarLink corn.
Standing tall: Plains Indians’ height shows good health
A new study looking at height in equestrial Indian tribes of the Great Plains contradicts the modern image of American Indians as being sickly victims succumbing to European disease.
Ohio’s Dairy Industry Forum brings major groups together
An inovation organization formed to keep dairy alive and well in the Buckeye State brings together producers, processors, allied industries and retailers and distributors.
Ohio State Fair entry deadlines approaching
Completed entry forms for most areas of competition at the fair must be postmarked by June 20, with poultry and rabbits; agriculture, horticulture and floriculture; and horse show entries due in early July.
Online silent auction next generation of livestock marketing
The silent auction is a new concept in the old idea of selling off an entire herd, in this case by Internet, e-mail, and telephone.
Panama collection opens at Penn State Fayette campus
The Charles H. Wall Panama/Latin America Collection includes more than 300 books, videos, CDs and hand-made artifacts pertaining to Panama and Latin America.
Portraits in Progress: Burgett Angus Farm: Breeding to be the best
Keith Burgett and sons Phillip and Bryan have built sort of an Angus dynasty since they bought their first cattle in 1984. They now raise about 350 head, consisting mostly of purebred Angus and some crosses.
Penn spells out dairy, sugar prices and loan rate decisions
J.B. Penn, newly installed under secretary for farm and foreign agricultural programs at USDA, says the department will sell government-owned sugar to ethanol producers and others to improve domestic prices, manage USDA's sugar inventory and help meet U.S. energy needs.
