Across-breed EPDs: Compare beef breeds equally with tool
To put sires and dams on a more level playing field, researchers have developed an across-breed EPD chart, a tool to help producers estimate expected progeny differences for crossbred beef animals.
One more full pull: Friends help ailing farmer
A legend in the tractor-pulling community, Don McCarthy, will climb aboard his 1957 John Deere 620 for the last time July 19 during the classics pull at the Mantua Ox Roast.
Northeastern Ohio farms rank in top 10 for chance at agricultural easements
The Ohio Department of Agriculture unveiled the ranked list of 442 farms that submitted applications for state funding under the Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase program July 1.
Patriot bonds support war on terrorism
In response to the amazing outpouring of charity and volunteerism following Sept. 11, the U.S. Treasury recently announced the availability of Patriot Bonds.
Bad to the bone: Dog fighting in Buckeye State is on the rise
The Ohio Dog Fighting Task Force, co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor and Ohio Agriculture Director Fred L. Dailey, hopes to eliminate dog fighting in Ohio, a larger problem than anyone suspects.
Piketon center hosts resource night for berries, brambles
The Ohio State University Centers at Piketon will host its Horticulture and Soil and Water Resources Night July 18.
Centennial 4-H clothing exhibit opens July 10
Several items made by 4-H'ers over the years that will be on display July 10-Sept. 7.
Cornfields may fuel ethanol process
Corn stover left in fields after combines remove corn kernels, may be able to fuel engines.
Five biggest mistakes people make about Social Security benefits
When it comes to Social Security, a lack of basic knowledge can put you at a disadvantage.
Grandfather clock brings $40,500
A signed York Town grandfather clock sold for $40,500 to a bidder from Lancaster, Pa., at the June 15 estate auction of Alice Nelson in Grove City, Pa.
