Worker protection training mandatory
Handlers and workers must have training when they first begin their job, then at least once every five years. The training includes pesticide handling and safety, emergency procedures and preventing pesticide exposure.
National park exhibit comes to Canton
The Smithsonian traveling exhibit at the McKinley Museum in Canton presents 43 large-format color panoramic photographs that capture the majesty of National Parks and monuments.
Dargate auction brings record bids
World record price established for American artist Marion Greenwood at $27,025.
Salem farmers’ market set to open
A Saturday morning, open air farmers' market will open June 16 in the parking lot on the corner of East State Street and North Ellsworth Street
Armyworms invade pastures, cropland
They have marched across Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, but farmers in Ohio won't see the armyworm larvae for another couple of weeks.
At Buckeye FFA banquet, Mangun accepts crown of leadership
Johnna Mangun will be wearing two hats for the Buckeye Career Center FFA Chapter during the coming year.
Two Mapleton FFA’ers earn American degree
The chapter recognized Kelly Fugitt and Russ Stolcals, who will be receiving American FFA degrees at the national convention later this year.
Three Jerseys top $6,000 in Wooster
Canadian consignments were in demand at the 2001 Ohio Spring Classic and Jackpot Sale sponsored by the Ohio Jersey Breeder's Association.
Homegrown herbs are healthier, but are a challenge to grow
By growing your own you never have to worry about freshness. You can just harvest and use. The challenges are really clear when you work with farmers interested in diversifying into the herb market.
USDA tilts prices for butter and powder
The USDA announced May 31 that its Commodity Credit Corporation will increase the price it pays for butter by 19.99 cents to $0.8548 per pound, and decrease the price of nonfat dry milk by 10.32 cents to 90 cents per pound, effective immediately. The cheese prices will not change.
