Shepherd’s voice: Sheep industry honors Susan Crowell
Susan Crowell, former editor of Farm and Dairy, earned the 2020 Shepherd’s Voice award, for print, from the American Sheep Industry Association.
Trump removes protections for waterways, aiding farmers
The Trump administration lifted federal protections Jan. 23 for some of the nation’s millions of miles of streams, arroyos and wetlands.
Ottawa County Agriculture Community Breakfast scholarship
The Ottawa County Agriculture CommUnity Breakfast funds an annual scholarship for a deserving student who has chosen to pursue an agricultural degree.
Apply for ASA, Valent Ag Voices of the Future Program for students
The American Soybean Association and Valent are now accepting applications for Ag Voices of the Future program.
Soaring pork prices keep China’s inflation high
Soaring pork prices in China kept inflation at a seven-year high despite government efforts to ease meat shortages caused by a disease outbreak.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 23, 2020
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be hosting a free seminar Feb. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parks Garden Center, 9010 Youngstown-Salem Road in Canfield.
Proposed hemp rules worry the industry
Hemp growers and entrepreneurs are worried their businesses could be crippled if federal policymakers move ahead with draft regulations.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 23, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Zane Trace FFA and United FFA.
Mixing it up: dairies diversify for success
Diversification is key for some dairy farms. That's the case for Pleasant Lane Farms in Latrobe, Pa., and Baker's Golden Dairy, in New Waterford, Ohio.
Go big or go out: the reality of milking 1,200 cows
Just because your dairy farm is bigger, doesn't mean survival is easier. But it's doable. At least it has been for Andreas Farms Inc, in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
