Horses can’t lie down for too long
URBANA, Ill. — It’s something you wouldn’t believe could happen unless you saw it. You walk out to the barn in the morning and...
Severe weather, including tornadoes, could be new normal in Ohio
Destructive weather is growing more common as the world grows hotter, and farmers need to be prepared.
Ohio first responders learn about livestock handling in emergencies
Nearly 40 first responders from Harrison, Carroll, Stark, Jefferson, Tuscarawas and Belmont counties attended a training led by Ohio State University Extension on how to handle livestock in an emergency, like a trailer rollover.
LETTER: Horse slaughter is inhumane and unnecessary
We can not keep slaughtering an excess of 100,000 horses every year and say this is a necessary evil to dispose of horses. We need to control the breeding of the horses to regain ground in price and value for the horse.
Biosecurity kits available for Pennsylvania dairy farmers
The Center for Dairy Excellence is working with the Penn State Dairy Extension team to provide free “Everyday Biosecurity Kits” to farmers upon request.
Spring brings snapping turtle sightings
May and June in Pennsylvania bring increased sightings of snapping turtles as these ancient reptiles leave their normal aquatic habitat to lay eggs on land.
Price Farms Organics creates compost from Columbus Zoo and community scraps
As a Class II EPA certified compost facility, Price Farms Organics provides an outlet for communities and the Columbus Zoo to compost organic materials.
How to get started on your first 4-H rabbit project
Learn more about different types of 4-H rabbit projects, how to choose a breed and how to care for rabbits.
Buckeye Hereford Show continues long history at Ohio Beef Expo
The Buckeye Hereford Breeders Show & Sale is the oldest continuous-running sale of its kind in the U.S. Many breeders have a long history of involvement.
Hike 4 Kidz set for April 13
The North Country Trail Association’s Wampum Chapter and the Knights of Columbus 604 are hosting the Annual Hike 4 Kidz event on April 13.