These wheels turn exceedingly slow
It's time for Ohio residents and officials to get serious about farmland preservation. That is, if we're really serious about it, comments Editor Susan Crowell.
Interest in WWII is link to our roots
The current fascination with WWII goes beyond nostalgia, to a craving for a "watershed, defining, bonding event."
Farming New Fields: Hambel digs for gold in Glouster
Southeastern Ohio and eastern Ohio are uniquely suited for cultivating wild herbs like ginseng. At least one Athens County farmer is taking the art of "wildcrafting" herbs very seriously.
Local auctioneer earns AARE designation
Auctioneer John Kiko joins the ranks of 237 auctioneers nationwide who have earned the Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate designation.
Geauga Co. tackles foal loss rumors
Get the details on the causes of equine abortion at a special meeting in Geauga County June 11.
Looking for ginseng information?
Several organizations can give you detailed information on cultivating and marketing wild herbs.
FAO chief calls for biotech acceptance
Jacques Diouf, director-general of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said in a May 14 speech in Stockholm that each GMO application must be fully analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Pa. Game Commission continues fawn study
The two-year study became almost an instant hit with the public last year when researchers began posting weekly updates about the study's unfolding drama on the game commission's Web site at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
Farmers caught between costs, prices
Allen Lines, OSU agricultural economist says that high costs and low prices are beginning to temper optimism among Ohio farmers Without the government program there would be a lot of farmers in financial deep water.
Potato growers assistance extended
The new deadline for diverting the potatoes from marketing has been extended to June 12, and producers have from that date until July 13 to sign up.
