Farm bill finalized for next six years
The House and Senate farm bill conference committee reached agreement on a final framework April 26.
Farm bill negotiations and reality
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the farm bill process.
Ohio First Day Coin Cover is here
There are three ways customers can purchase the coin covers.
Flying chickens in Geauga County: Sportsmanship doesn’t fly the coop
Youth puts sportsmanship before winning.
Full steam ahead: Join June 8 train ride
Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Assoc. will operate a steam-powered passenger train to Sugarcreek.
Eating Roundup Ready soybeans had no ill effects on soil animals
Small soil animals fed genetically modified soybeans showed no difference in health or reproductive ability from those fed conventional soybeans, according to research studies done at Michigan State University.
Local pullers win national point championships
Results of the National Antique Tractor Pullers Association championship pull.
Grandma Moses captured rural America on canvas
A farmer and homemaker, Grandma Moses didn't catch the public's attention until age 80.
Columbiana County farmers speak out for sales tax
Seven Columbiana County farmers addressed the county commissioners April 17 in support of the proposed additional 0.5 percent sales tax on the May 7 ballot.
USDA joins Ohio in conservation effort in central Ohio
A federal/state/local partnership will reduce runoff pollution in the Upper Big Walnut Creek watershed and Hoover Reservoir, a source of drinking water for more than 575,000 residents of Columbus and several neighboring communities.












