Minor breeds must make major strides
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy has listed Ayrshire, Guernsey and Milking Shorthorn dairy breeds on its watch list because they have shown a marked decline since 1970.
Ohio organic dairy market gaining
Demand is strong for Bunker Hill's organic cheese and Goshen Dairy is considering bottling organic fluid milk.
Redheaded goats find favor in Ohio
Boer goats are meat goats native to South Africa, but they are also one of the hottest new farm animals in Ohio.
USDA adds $300 million bioenergy program
Bioenergy producers who increase their purchases of corn, soybeans and other commodities to expand production of ethanol, biodiesel or other biofuels will be eligible for cash payments from the USDA.
President signs farm spending bill
Even though he was highly critical of several key provisions, President Clinton signed a $78 billion bill to fund the USDA.
Radical overhaul not needed in U.S. grain handling system for GMOs
The current U.S. grain handling system can satisfy the EU standards related to GMOs, says an Illinois economist.
Reader says vote no on Ohio’s Issue 1
Nationalizing land rights is socialism purchased with taxes, says one reader about Ohio's statewide Issue 1.
Sebring model railroad club to hold open house
One of the largest model railroads in northeastern Ohio will be running this month during a special public open house.
Some say Issue 1 crucial for Ohio farmland preservation
Passage of Ohio's statewide Issue 1 would breathe life into the state's farmland program by providing local governments with matching funds to buy farmland development rights, says one land use expert.
Ahh … the power of berries
Research has shown that berries contain many anticarcinogen values and the nutraceutical and phytochemical properties of berries are directly affecting people's health.
