Food safety important at upcoming small farm conference
The 18th annual Hydroponic Grower's Conference will be Nov. 16-17 in Orlando, Fla. will be a likely forum for an intense discussion of the issue.
Foreign markets seek non-GMO crops
The American Corn Growers Association urges farmers to meet the demands of foreign markets and the preferences of foreign buyers when they decide what crop varieties to plant.
Graduate student discovers intact embryo in dusty artifact dinosaur egg
Unearthed more than 30 years ago, the egg and its well-preserved nearly hatched embryo are just now getting scientific attention.
Lamb, goat conference called Nov. 8-9 at West Virginia University
"Reinventing the Appalachian Shepherd: Lamb and Goat Marketing" is aimed at reenergizing the industry in the region.
Local youths take top spots in KILE sheep contest
As the Keystone International Livestock Exposition wrapped up weekend activity Oct. 7 at the State Farm Show Complex, junior sheep took center stage.
Resolutions proposed for a solution
A Waterford, Ohio, reader presents four resolutions/solutions to allow the United States to move forward with realistic resolution and a straight-forward solution to the devastation of terrorism.
Sheep Management Tips: Gleaning could offer feed source
Roger High, OSU Extension sheep associate talks about the how to go about putting sheep on harvested corn fields, and other fall management practices.
Cow brutality case gets continuance
Attorneys for the three young men charged with criminal trespass and vandalism were granted an extension to consider additional evidence of long-term losses by Mahoning County dairy farmers David and Kathy Moff.
U.S. EPA still controls CAFO regs
Reader writes to emphasize that Despite all the hype from the state agriculture department on its new large animal facility permitting process, the U.S. EPA is still very much in charge of the waters of Ohio and the CAFOs impacting them.
Haus Orchard and Cider Mill bears fruit of labors
The Mahoning County farm market continues its family owned and operated flavor after nearly 50 years.
