Norwayne FFA awards top members
A moment of silence was observed during the annual member recognition banquet in memory of George R. Smith as a friend and staunch supporter of the 4-H and FFA programs in Wayne County.
Oak picked as nation’s top tree
With nearly a half million votes logged, the oak received more than 100,000 votes in the National Arbor Day national tree poll.
Ohio budget illustrates party splits
State representatives spoke at the annual Columbiana and Mahoning county ag leaders' breakfast May 4.
Ohio leads nation with 220 Tree City USA communities
For the 19th consecutive year, Ohio has retained its standing as the nation's leader in the number of Tree City USA communities.
Play ball – the old-fashioned way
Stan Hywet sponsors two vintage league baseball teams, a fun and inexpensive alternative to major league action and a return to the game "the way it was meant to be played."
Farm bill debate demands attention
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on some of the proposals set before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in its hearings on the next farm bill.
Pork board looking for new leader
The National Pork Board is moving forward with its search for a new chief executive officer.
Blind climber takes on trip to top Everest
Erik Weihenmayer will make history as he leaves Base Camp in his quest to become the first blind person to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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.
