Agriculture committee: Don’t move all of APHIS to homeland security
A new proposal will keep portions of APHIS in the department of agriculture.
Study: Manure storage covers reduce odors by an average of 45 percent
A two-year research study funded by the pork checkoff shows that use of a geotextile cover reduced odors from manure storage by an average of 45 percent.
Number of West Nile virus cases rising
New numbers reflect a growing presence of West Nile virus in Ohio and Pennsylvania as the disease moves westward, leaving no county or town immune to the threat.
West Nile virus: Protection advice for humans and horses
Reduce West Nile virus risks by eliminating mosquito breeding sites on your property, such as tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers.
Trumbull 4-H’ers repeat as champs
Trumbull County Fair's sale of more than 300 market animals in 12 project areas ran more than 8 hours, but in the end, sale totals topped $159,000.
Wild horse adoption to be televised
The Bureau of Land Management is offering individuals the chance to adopt horses, burros and mules gathered in Nevada, California and Arizona during a televised adoption Aug. 16.
From pottery town to the Grand Ole Opry
East Liverpool teen aspires to be the next country music star.
Harrison County Fair: Sale numbers down, but still considered a success
Although the crowd dwindled during the late hours of night, it didn't stop buyers from giving $111,201 to Harrison County 4-H members.
Lace up walking shoes for twilight walk in Salem
Join Salem's third annual Twilight Mile Walk July 27.
Ohio State Fair has jobs available
The Ohio State Fair is having a party for those who are interested in making extra money this summer.
