Warmer Midwest may push corn and soybean production up north
If warming continues in the Midwest, in 50 years the best conditions for corn and soybean production will be in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Dairy products sold in Somerset, Westmoreland counties recalled
Consumers should dispose of all dairy products from Moo Echo Dairy, in Somerset County, as the products were not properly pasteurized.
Big Butler Fair canceled for 2020, Butler Farm Show still on
The Big Butler Fair board of directors canceled the fair, scheduled for July 3-11 citing state restrictions on social gatherings due to COVID-19.
CFAP details released, applications to open May 26
Guidelines are out for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that will give direct payments to farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
H2Ohio program funding rebounds amid budget cuts
Despite major budget cuts across state agencies, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will have $50 million available for Ohio farmers to improve conservation practices this year, through the H2Ohio initiative.
Chronic wasting disease detected on Wayne County farm
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Chronic wasting disease has been detected at a farm in Wayne County.
Ohio hunters harvest more than 11,000 wild turkeys
The first two weeks of wild turkey hunting in Ohio ended with 11,292 birds checked through May 3. Read more for a complete county breakdown.
Apply for National Jersey Youth Scholarships
July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarships and educational awards administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
New eminent domain legislation is more focused
An Ohio bill aims to give landowners another avenue to fight eminent domain for recreational trails.
Meat processing backup leads to tough decisions
With meat processing plants partially or fully closed or backed up with orders, some Ohio farmers are reluctantly reducing their flocks or herds.
