Turning marginal ground into a water quality a win for farmers
Marginal lands could become useful and potentially profitable if they are planted with perennial bioenergy crops such as shrub willow and switchgrass.
Ohio on track to have third wettest year
Total Ohio rainfall for 2018 will likely will be the third highest on record, and that caused trouble for lots of farmers.
Second round of trade mitigation payments announced
Farmers whose markets were disrupted by ongoing trade disputes can now get Market Facilitation Program payments for the second half of their 2018 production.
Over 20 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Since May 18, the United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed 190 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in California.
Ohio auctioneer wins world qualifier
An auctioneer from Cumberland, Ohio, has been named a world qualifier in livestock auctions.
Cabot is making offers, but landowners advised to wait
Landowners in the Ashland-Holmes-Richland County area should review the lease agreement with Cabot carefully, and consider what they might gain and forfeit by signing.
Virus lived in ancient corn cobs for nearly 1,000 years
Researchers studying ancient corn cobs found at a Native American archeological site have recovered a 1,000-year-old virus, the oldest plant virus ever reported.
Beef producers may need certification to sell in 2019
More meat buyers are now requiring farmers to be Beef Quality Assurance certified, a nationally accepted program that has been around for many years.
Beef association accepting fall 2019 internship applications
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council's government affairs office is accepting internship applications for Fall 2019.
Ohio receives funds for rural development
Three Ohio recipients will receive U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities program investments totaling more than $65 million.
