Some Ohio fields yielded record beans
Ohio State University agronomist Jim Beuerlein said neither drought conditions nor disease problems prevented growers from producing a successful crop.
Political maneuvering hits farm bill
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the political posturing that in recent weeks has come to characterize the process of legislating a new farm bill.
Support means a lot
The Moff family of Canfield writes to thank everyone who helped them through the terrible ordeal of the attack on their cattle.
Columbiana County: Charges filed in emu cruelty case
Pennsylvania man arrived at Rogers auction with a livestock trailer containing close to 50 emus, dead, dying, and mutilated.
YSU joins Underground Railroad Center
Youngstown State University has plans for establishing a "freedom station" that examines the historical value of the Underground Railroad movement during the 1800s.
Holstein industry testing for new defect
Complex Vertebral Malformation, a genetically transmitted defect can be reduced by avoiding matings in which there are carriers on both sides of the pedigree.
Participation lags as Dairy options begin fourth year
This year, 742 dairy producers nationwide, in only 27 of the 40 authorized states, took advantage of the subsidized opportunity to buy milk put options.
Advice on sending food to military
Members of the American armed forces who will not get to be home for the holidays this year may receive greetings and gifts of food items.
Harvard study shows risk of mad cow disease in U.S. is minimal
A landmark study by Harvard University that shows the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy occurring in the United States is extremely low.
Is correct way for livestock industry to grow
Mary Gibson of Louisville takes exception to a letter from the executive director of the Ohio Livestock Coalition published in the Nov. 19 Farm and Dairy.
