IFO conference to include event for women in ag
Innovative Farmers of Ohio will hold its 9th annual conference, "Digging In: Cultivating Healthy Soils and Healthy Profits" Jan. 25-26 at the Procter Center in London, Ohio.
Ligonier Valley Historical Society has Festival of Lights
The festival will include 42 trees and 15 wreaths decorated by local families, businesses and groups.
McCormick tractors return to U.S. market
McCormick Tractors International, headquartered in the United Kingdom, and Vermeer Manufacturing Company have formed an alliance to market the McCormick tractor line in the United States.
Missouri pork farms settle violations
Two pork mega-farms agree to spend up to $50 million to clean up their acts and end legal action against them.
National Biodiesel Board claims Penn State wrong
They dispute there is a major difference between soy-diesel and biodiesel. Soydiesel is simply a name that was formerly used for what is called "biodiesel" today.
New farm bill likely to follow pattern
The next farm bill emerging from Congress is likely to be greener, with increased emphasis on conservation programs like EQIP.
The truth about Thanksgiving
Originating as an traditional English harvest feast, the roots of Thanksgiving go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The menu was probably goose, venison, and eel.
Who cares what happens in Qatar?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on negotiations on whether or not to hold a new round of international trade talks.
Turning over a new leaf: Tobacco growers eye livestock grant
Ohio is offering grants up to $2,500 to tobacco growers willing to retool farms for livestock.
Spotty’ harvest surprises farmers
Yields were all over the board this year, according to the grain merchandiser for Agland Co-op in Canfield, Ohio, whose thoughts were echoed by producers and traders from northwestern Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio.
