Reader: Support country of origin labeling for beef
Reader calls cattle producers to take notice of upcoming legislation that could impact the industry.
Animal health experts: US ag needs to be prepared for disease outbreaks
At Penn State's Emerging Animal Infectious Diseases conference, speakers talked about disease threats for agriculture and ways to prevent or address outbreaks.
Ohio Department of Ag announces Dennis Summers as state veterinarian
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced Dr. Dennis Summers as Chief of the Division of Animal Health, which is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio’s livestock and poultry industries, Dec. 7. In that capacity, he serves as Ohio’s State Veterinarian and oversees all operations for the division.
Farmer-owned MMPA to acquire Superior Dairy
The Michigan Milk Producers Association will acquire Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, a subsidiary of LEL Operating Co.
Great Lakes host a myriad of ducks, gulls and other birds during winter
Thousands of ducks, gulls and other birds fly in from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Newfoundland and the Arctic to winter on Lake Erie and other Great Lakes.
AgrAbility helps farmers overcome health conditions to continue farming
AgrAbility is known for helping those with severe disabilities. But the program can help anytime a health condition is impacting a farmer's ability to farm.
Youth hunters harvest 7,634 deer during special weekend
Ohio's young hunters harvested 7,634 deer during the two-day youth gun season Nov. 20-21. Check out the county-by-county results.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 2, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Loudonville FFA, Utica FFA, Wellington FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Fayetteville FFA and National FFA Organization.
Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 2, 2021
The Mahoning County Extension will host a holiday crafting event Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Big Buck photo contest runs through Dec. 27
Hunters in West Virginia can show off their harvests and win prizes by participating in the first-ever Big Buck Photo Contest, open until Dec. 27.
