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.
Tuslaw Garden Club hosts pick-up plant sale May 28
The Tuslaw Garden Club will have a pick-up plant sale May 28, 29 and 30 at 207 Jacob St. NE in Navarre, Ohio, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
What’s going on with meat prices? Challenges in the industry
Find out why shoppers are paying more for meat, but the prices livestock owners are earning for their pigs, chickens, cattle and other animals are down.
