Latest recipients of Ohio specialty crop grants revealed; 13 projects approved
The final three recipients to receive a portion of $650,000 in federal funding to promote Ohio's specialty crops have been announced.
Deer hunting: Chronic wasting disease on target this season
The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostics Laboratory has begun analyzing brain tissue to determine the level of chronic wasting disease in the state.
USDA concerned about slow pace of signup for major farm bill programs
Sign up quickly for farm bill benefits to ensure program benefits are distributed in a timely and efficient manner.
Ohio Young Farmers to hold state conference
The Ohio Young Farmers will hold their 55th annual state conference Feb. 8 at the Airport Radisson in Columbus.
Study: Ohioans are concerned about large-scale livestock farms
Strength of support and good will of Ohioans toward agriculture could diminish as another generation dies off.
License plate collector has piece of history in tags
A Columbiana County, Ohio, man's treasure includes an estimated 10,000-plus license plates from 1904 to today.
2002 was marked by widespread U.S. drought and the return of El Niño
2002 is likely to be the second warmest year on record for the globe.
Agroforesters believe a bright future rivals the chestnut’s glorious history
Research is under way to restore the American chestnut, and there might be a bright future in chestnuts for Midwestern growers.
Biotechnology conference on ‘Pharming’ slated
The fundamental nature of commercial agriculture has changed thanks to rapid advances in biotechnology and the swift adoption of genetically engineered seeds.
Weather puts corn to ultimate test
A growing season filled with environmental stresses - from a wet spring, to a dry summer, to severe insect infestations - may have an advantage: It puts corn hybrids to the test.
