Grain handler database now updated for this harvest
The American Seed Trade Association has updated its database of grain handlers accepting biotech corn approved in the United States but not yet approved for import into the European Union.
Guggisberg Cheese wins grand champion honor
Guggisberg Cheese Company of Charm, Ohio, squeaked into first place to win the overall grand champion cheesemaker honor for 2002.
Get ice cream’s real scoop at the Nat’l Inventors Hall of Fame
An ice cream exhibit is open at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum in Akron.
At the Farm Science Review: Small is BIG
This year's Farm Science Review, Sept. 17-19, at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio, featured the obligatory huge combines and track tractors, but it was obvious from a stroll around the grounds, that small is big - and getting bigger.
Livestock producers get drought assistance
The USDA is targeting $752 million for drought and disaster assistance for livestock producers.
Farm Aid 2002: Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be farmers
There's more to Willie Nelson's Farm Aid agenda than just helping "family farmers," as Editor Susan Crowell suggests in her commentary this week.
Ohio’s population is lagging but state’s urbanization is booming
Ohio is experiencing urban growth at much higher levels than most states.
Farm Aid concert pushes a message with the music
If you listened beyond the notes at Farm Aid 2002, founder Willie Nelson and Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews pushed a message promoting sustainable agriculture and preservation of the smaller family farm.
Singles in Agriculture invite new members
Join the Ohio chapter of Singles in Agriculture for some upcoming activities.
Ohio receives first share of federal farmland preservation funds
The USDA presented the Ohio Department of Agriculture with $1.6 million, the first time Ohio will receive funding through the federal Farmland Protection Program.
