Ohio sheep farmers focus on improved flock genetics at 2021 symposium
At the 2021 Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium, speakers focused on genetics and reproduction. The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association also presented its 2021 awards.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 9, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA and Northwestern FFA.
Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 9, 2021
Geauga County Master Gardeners will sponsor a beneficial insects webinar Feb. 2, 7-8 p.m.
Ohio’s deer gun hunting week looks to be success
Ohio's annual deer gun hunting week got off to a great start with 21,754 deer checked Nov. 29.
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.
