Young shepherd’s program will be educational, social
The Ohio Sheep Industry will host a Young Shepherd's Assembly Program to begin the process of "handing the Ohio Sheep Industry" over to the next generation.
Ohioans win national tree farm award
Randy and Koral Clum, who own a certified tree farm in Harrison County, Ohio, have been named the 2018 National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
Lake Erie algae bloom less severe than expected
Although harmful algal blooms have plagued Lake Erie for most of the past decade, this year's bloom is lower than scientists expected.
EPA rule exempts farms from emissions reporting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may exempt livestock farmers from reporting the routine emissions from their farms to state and local authorities.
Cargill develops robotic cattle driver
The robotic cattle driver is currently used at processing plants, but multiple uses within the livestock industry are possible.
Kasich’s executive order concerns many
Task force members concerned there could be too many shortcomings in Kasich's plan, with one member likening it to a "random act of regulation."
Farmers making progress, but still fighting moisture
Farmers are finally seeing a break in the weather, but will it last long enough?
Holding time for feed may reduce swine disease risk
Knowing exactly how long certain feed ingredients have been securely stored before allowing their use on pig farms can reduce disease transmission risk.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 25, 2018
Catch up on local news from West Holmes FFA, Utica FFA, United FFA, Northwestern FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Norwayne FFA and more!
Study finds larger pigs still tender pork
Scientists' recent findings that consumers are routinely happy with larger cuts — and the resulting tenderness profiles — is good news for pork producers.
