USDA tilts prices for butter and powder
The USDA announced May 31 that its Commodity Credit Corporation will increase the price it pays for butter by 19.99 cents to $0.8548 per pound, and decrease the price of nonfat dry milk by 10.32 cents to 90 cents per pound, effective immediately. The cheese prices will not change.
Hog producers not ready to expand
Producers are currently experiencing profit levels that have not often been seen in recent history, but are just now back to the financial point that they were three years ago.
Washboard music festival scheduled June 15-17
The only remaining operating washboard factory inspires an international music festival in Logan, Ohio.
Homegrown herbs are healthier, but are a challenge to grow
By growing your own you never have to worry about freshness. You can just harvest and use. The challenges are really clear when you work with farmers interested in diversifying into the herb market.
What is the farmers’ contribution?
In a guest commentary, R.L. Kohls ag economist from the Purdue Extension, writes about the farmer's share of the food dollar.
Horseman’s Council towpath ride big success
Bill Baker of the Stark County Horseman's Council thanks everyone who helped make the annual Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail ride a success.
Worker protection training mandatory
Handlers and workers must have training when they first begin their job, then at least once every five years. The training includes pesticide handling and safety, emergency procedures and preventing pesticide exposure.
Lake’s water level down: More sandy space on Erie beaches
There will be more space for beach activities on all the State Park beaches this summer.
Zehnder wins dairy poster contest
The grand-prize winner of the Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters poster contest was Katie Zehnder from Mrs. Milajecki's class at St. Aloysius in East Liverpool.
National park exhibit comes to Canton
The Smithsonian traveling exhibit at the McKinley Museum in Canton presents 43 large-format color panoramic photographs that capture the majesty of National Parks and monuments.
