Consumer confidence tumbles in April
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled nearly eight points in April.
Freeze, then rain, tough on corn crop
Early planted corn in central Ohio got socked by the frost, then the rain.
German-imported cattle tested for BSE, all return negative
As a safety precaution, the cattle, had been restricted to their premises in Texas since March 1997.
Hillsdale FFA wins at state
The Hillsdale FFA dairy foods and agronomy teams both won their respective state competitions and will compete in the national FFA contest in Louisville, Ky., this fall.
Fighting foot-and-mouth disease.
British scientists call for a form of rapid, preemptive slaughter known as "ring culling."
Still time to attend free-range poultry workshop
Herman Beck-Chenoweth will conduct a hands-on course May 10-12 at his research farm in Creola.
Foot-and-mouth could still impact pork exports and prices
According to Kansas State University agricultural economist James Mintert, "If foot-and-mouth becomes more widespread, it could provide a boost to U.S. pork exports," Mintert said. "Conversely, if FMD enters the U.S., it could result in pork-importing countries restricting U.S. access to their markets.
The stars came out for FFA banquet
Western Reserve held its annual FFA banquet and awards ceremony March 30.
A man and his machines
Charles Gander, of Stoneboro, Pa., has turned his "big toys" into a booming business, turning a lifelong love affair with machinery into a custom farming sideline growing as fast as corn in July.
Get a glimpse of Amish life in Ohio
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery in Columbus will open April 26 the exhibit, "Made By Loving Hands: Amish Children's Clothing, Toys and Quilts," from the Thomas and Marsha French collection













