Try barley straw to control pond algae
The use of barley straw has become more common as an alternative method for controlling excessive algae growth.
Stop spreading e-mail hoaxes
Don't spread e-mail hoaxes. Check them out first.
Additional Ohio counties eligible for emergency aid through USDA
In a continued effort to expedite emergency disaster declarations in areas hit hard by adverse weather conditions, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced Sept. 27 that additional counties are agricultural disaster areas.
Counter-cyclical payment rates released
The sign-up period began Oct. 1 for the USDA's counter-cyclical program payment rates for 2002-crop wheat, feed grains.
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.
Turkey farm ‘chirps’ to its own tune
Northwest Pa. turkey breeder Bill Yockey focuses on rare, or heritage, breed turkeys.
Fall foliage shows effects of drought
This year's drought - the latest in a four-year span of sharply lower-than-normal precipitation - might be the mother of all foliage-foiling weather conditions.
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.
Singles in Agriculture invite new members
Join the Ohio chapter of Singles in Agriculture for some upcoming activities.
Aquafarmer: The lure of fish, shrimp
Seafood farmers aren't wading through murky waters of improbability.
