Are naturally polled Holsteins feasible?
History books reveal ancestors of modern Holsteins were polled. The majority of horned animals in today's dairy industry are a result of few dairy cattle breeders selecting for the polled trait.
USDA offers sustainable farming grants
Individual producers can apply for SARE grants up to $6,000 and up to $18,000 is available for groups of three or more.
Ropin’ goats pays off big for East Rochester teen
"Goat roping is kind of rough," says Carroll County's Nikki Bacon, Ohio High School Rodeo Queen, "but I would ride a bull just to prove I could."
Version of Uncle Tom’s Cabin found
The serialized story was discovered preserved in the attic of a Brunswick, Maine, home.
Innovative Ohio farmers eager to exchange ideas
Brainstorming on issues of concern was as important a part of the proceedings as were the workshop meetings for the annual meeting of the Innovative Farmers of Ohio.
Grazing conference tailored to dairies
The first North Central Ohio Grazing Conference is scheduled Feb. 1 at the Mt. Hope Auction Barn.
65 acres brings $134,119
The estate auction of Earl Beal in Columbiana County was conducted by auctioneer Jayme Gandee.
CAUV recoupment stings
Ohio farmer says the Ohio Farm Bureau's support of legislation to extend CAUV recoupment to five years in the name of farmland preservation in not in the interest of the farmer.
Corn, soybean yields below 2000 crop
The U.S. corn harvest is estimated at 9.51 billion bushels, the fourth largest crop behind 1994's record production of 10.1 billion bushels followed by 2000's and 1998's production.
December auction saw Dargate’s largest ever bidding audience
Buyers vied to win more than 3,100 lots over the five-day sale. The main attraction was the Americana collection of Ann Ryan of Pittsburgh.
