Arson tip reward up to $25,000
The Wayne County National Bank has pledged $13,000 in addition to that already offered for information leading to the arrest of the arsonist responsible for a recent string of barn fires in Wayne and Holmes counties.
New charges against Buckeye for noxious flies
New contempt of court charged lodged against Buckeye Egg Farm include counts of new fly outbreaks, storm water discharge, and failure to comply with disposal of eggwash requirements.
Mysterious ailment is killing foals and triggering abortions
As of May 14, 442 aborted equine fetuses and stillborn foals have been submitted to the University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center since April 28. At least 18 breeds have been affected.
Ohio Fruit Growers Summer tour targets just one farm
The Patterson Fruit Farm at Chesterland, Ohio, is a sixth generation fruit farm growing 45 acres of apples and strawberries, with a farm market, bakery, and gift room, and a seven-week Family Fun Fest in the fall.
Farm bill debate demands attention
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on some of the proposals set before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in its hearings on the next farm bill.
Pork board looking for new leader
The National Pork Board is moving forward with its search for a new chief executive officer.
Sowing and selling the seed
Calvin Ernst has built a successful conservation seed company on a base of growing common weeds.
Rhinestone jewelry will be on exhibit
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, buttons, pins and even tiaras of half a century ago and older is on display at the Buhl House in Zelinople through June.
Baileys named outstanding woodlot owners
The Northeast Ohio Forestry Association met recently for the 29th annual banquet and benefit auction.
Sheep industry opposes WTO decision
The World Trade Organization's appellate body overturned a 1999 decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission that has prompted the United States to impose import restraints on lamb meat imports.
