Record number of rare plants found in Ohio
An unusually large number of new and rare wild plant species were spotted in Ohio last year.
USDA scientists complete livestock genetics project
USDA scientists have completed a pilot project to decipher segments of cattle and swine genes, paving the way for technologies that will help livestock breeders identify animals with superior qualities.
Simple machines exhibited at Roscoe Village
Throughout February and March, Historic Roscoe Village will be displaying simple machines used during the canal era in the East Gallery of the Visitor Center.
Visit the Greensburg antiques show
The well known Greensburg, Pa., Antiques Show runs Jan. 19-21 east of Pittsburgh.
Burton plans 61st Maple Institute
In Geauga, Ohio's top ranking county in the production of maple syrup, the season will start as it has for the last 61 years, with the annual Maple Institute Jan. 17.
Elder to head ODA’s new livestock division
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has tapped Kevin Elder to lead its new livestock regulatory division.
Official scorers say Ohio deer a record
A white-tailed deer killed last fall in Greene County is an Ohio record and, if approved by national scoring organizations, could also be the largest deer ever taken by a hunter in the world.
All livestock producers need manure management plan
By 2008, all livestock farms in Ohio are going to have to have a nutrient management plan in place and be implementing it.
Jury’s still out on high oil corn
An Ohio State researcher cautions livestock producers to pencil it out first before switching to high oil corn for their rations, due to a good market for feed grade fat.
Innovative Farmers of Ohio will look at financial realities of farming today
Group's annual meeting Jan. 27 will spur a look at the bottom line in a new way.
