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.
Tough times to give market advice
Marlin Clark offers grain market insight following the release of the January USDA Inventory reports and the signing of the Phase One China Trade Agreement.
How to minimize salt damage to plants
Learn what type of damage to look for and how to minimize damage to plants caused by rock salt used as a deicer.
GROWMARK announces agricultural scholarship program
The GROWMARK Foundation is offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students pursuing degrees or trade school certification in an ag-related field.
Oil and gas scholarships available to Ohio students
The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program is once again accepting first-time and renewal applications for their 2020 scholarships through March 1, 2020.
