3 ways to reduce cancer risks
The American Cancer Society notes that people can avoid some potential cancer contributors by making healthy choices.
Small farm workshop designed for beginners
Exploring the Small Farm Dream is a course designed to help you decide whether starting a farm business is right for you.
Ohio Farmers Union to host farm bill meeting
The Ohio Farmers Union and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will hold a listening session and briefing in Fremont on Aug. 29.
Students win academic dairy scholarships
College students from six Dairy Farmers of America member families are the recipients of Mideast Area scholarships for 2017.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 24, 2017
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board met to finalize plans for the 171st Canfield Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 4.
Sheep industry educates on wool website
The American Sheep Industry (ASI) Association and its American Wool Council have launched a multi-faceted campaign to inform consumers about wool.
Feed mills face food safety deadlines
The federal food safety law also requires the makers of animal and pet food to meet certain requirements.
Waterford Community Fair
The 2017 Waterford Community Fair market hog sale was Aug. 19. Exhibitors sold 185 hogs for $170,525. The average price per head was $921.76.
Lawrence County Fair livestock sale totals $238,000
This year's Lawrence County Fair market livestock sale totaled 238,061.25. Here are the results of this year's grand and reserve champion winners.
ESFs may improve gestation feeding programs for sows
Electronic sow feeding systems have been able to monitor individual intake of gilts and sows housed together and could eventually improve feed efficiency.
