Firestone Test Center inviting public to tour facility
The only facility dedicated exclusively to the testing of farm tires - the Firestone Test Center in Columbiana - will hold a three-day open house July 17, 18 and 19.
Animal cruelty charges filed in Ashtabula County horse incident
Thomas Cole, of Monroe Township, Astabula County, was arraigned June 14 in Eastern County Court on two counts of animal cruelty and neglect.
Land O’Lakes is buying Purina Mills
Purina Mills will become part of Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed LLC according to a June 18 merger agreement.
Biosecurity precautions vary from fair to fair
Fair and expo officials from the World Dairy Expo to the county fair level have been thinking about foot-and-mouth disease since the outbreak in Europe started in late February, but there isn't any unified response.
Moline Tractor and Plow Co. has grand opening
The living history exhibit of the John Deere Collectors Center - a membership association for enthusiasts interested in the nostalgia and legacy of John Deere - will open Aug. 10-11.
Today’s portraits of progress
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the portrait of current Ohio agriculture portrayed in the first week of the "Farm and Dairy 2001 Progress Edition."
Learn a bit of history this summer
"Tours at Two" the summertime tours and/or activities that pair the Western Reserve Historical Society's collections with activities and tours just for kids, will take place at 2 p.m. every weekday from June 19 through Aug. 18.
Environmental seal of approval: Pa. certification process accredits livestock management practices
PennAg Industries Association and a coalition of county conservation districts are turning the national on-farm assessment and environmental review program developed by America's Clean Water Foundation into an environmental certification program.
Learn how to select a portable sawmill
A workshop on owning and operating a portable sawmill will be held July 14 at Bruce Tree Farm located in Monroe County.
Hatfield 7 Dairy: Seven generations of protecting the land for the future
The 660-cow Licking County dairy farm has been selected to receive the Ohio Dairy Farmers Federation's Ohio Environmental Stewardship Award for its exemplary environmental management practices.
