Wayne Co. sets $51-a-pound record for champion market lamb auction
Kirstie Dravenstott's 138-pound market Iamb received a new record bid of $51 per pound during the Wayne County Junior Fair Livestock Auction.
Economist: A little bit of drought a good thing
Ag economist Carl Zulauf's words are sure to raise some eyebrows: Droughts don't always cause financial hardship for farmers.
Erie County 4-H’ers sell projects at livestock sale
Phil Chase of Waterford Jubilee Foods paid $3 a pound for the grand champion market steer at the recent Erie County 4-H Livestock Sale at the Waterford Fair.
More than chaff: Grain left behind in field impacts income, harvest losses
A related factor farmers need to consider is whether to let the crop dry in the field or harvest it at a higher moisture level and dry it with heated air.
Ohio heroes honored for their efforts
Ohio firefighters and citizens received awards for heroism and service.
The science of living longer, lots longer
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on another passing year for Farm and Dairy and marvels at experiencing history through its pages.
OSU Extension offers class on ornamental grasses
Ornamental grasses can be used for ground covers, accent plants, winter interest, perennial borders, native gardens and more.
Columbiana FB honors McPhersons
Members also passed a code change regarding the board of trustees.
Pa. man receives maximum penalty for killing bear
The man was ordered to pay nearly $6,000 in fines and replacement costs for killing a large black bear in April that he claimed was killed in self-defense.
Waste not, want not: Subsidy proposed to help Pa. farmers pay for manure...
The program would allow farmers to remain competitive in paying for their manure to be hauled and maintain ground and water quality.
