USDA changes MILC program
Milk producers participating in the Milk Income Loss Contract program are now required to make their payment-start month selection before the next month's prices are announced to the public.
Farmer, conservationist both prove praiseworthy at SWCD banquet
Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District members gathered Oct. 3 to honor the county's conservationist of the year and to honor Richard (Dick) Wetzel's 29-year career with the district before his retirement this winter.
USDA revises oilseed base in farm bill
The USDA revised how it will establish oilseed bases under the new direct and counter-cyclical program contained in the 2002 farm bill.
Larry Hoover: An equine craftsman
When a medical condition forced Larry Hoover, 54, to sell his draft horses, he didn't drift far from the equine business. He formed Alpine Manufacturing, a company that builds the shafts used in harness racing that connects the horse to the race bike.
Ashland County buyers support 4-H’ers
Buyers turned out in force to show their support for the junior fair livestock exhibitors during the 2002 Ashland County Junior Fair Livestock Auction.
Breast cancer advice from a survivor
"I am lucky and fortunate to be a breast cancer survivor," writes letter writer Pattie Coplin. "Many women refuse to take a proactive role against breast cancer and ignore the situation completely."
Tuscarawas County: County Fair livestock sale raises money for youth
Employees of two area businesses will enjoy some good eating after their employers purchased champion 4-H animals recently at the Tuscarawas County Fair.
Old-fashioned Christmas in the Woods festival slated
Old-fashioned Christmas in the Woods at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio, is scheduled for Oct. 12-13 and 19-20.
OSU Centers at Piketon to host ginseng workshop
Ginseng specialists from across the eastern United States will share their experiences Oct. 19 at OSU South Centers in Piketon, Ohio.
Report: U.S. can’t detect and respond quickly to attack on U.S. agriculture
A bioterrorism attack on U.S. agriculture won't cause famine, but will gut the ag industry and create consumer panic.
