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.
A good comedy good for your health
Anticipation of laughter triggers healthy mood changes up to two days in advance, and may reduce stress hormone levels.
Ag economists urge reduction in agricultural subsidies
In a paper commissioned by the World Trade Organization, authors advocate the ultimate abolition of export subsidies worldwide.
Corn leaf blight returns to Ohio
Northern corn leaf blight, a fungal disease that can cause significant yield losses under wet weather conditions, has been found in cornfields throughout southern Ohio this season. The disease was last seen in Ohio in the early 1990s.
Four clues to what you’ll pay on eBay auctions
Is there method to the madness of bidding online for an item? Yes, according to a study of eBay coin transactions.
Ohio counties eligible for USDA emergency loans
Thirty-six Ohio counties are eligible for USDA emergency farm loans due to losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, and army worms that occurred earlier this year.
Ohioan shows champion in Louisville
Carroll County Brown Swiss breeder Brian Scharver showed the grand champion Swss at this year's North American International Livestock Exposition.
Post September 11: Does cattle industry need to worry?
A weaker economy, a reaction to the events of Sept. 11, is less supportive to beef sales.
Restored village celebrates holidays with historical twist
The story of how holiday celebrations evolved is traced through the activities and special tours in Sauder Village in northwestern Ohio Nov. 23-24 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
Reverse painted lamp sells for $8,900
A late summer Ohio auction saw a Handel lamp cross the sale block at $8,900.
