Survey: 95 percent of pig farmers ready for new antibiotic rules
U.S. pig farmers are not only well aware of new federal rules for on-farm antibiotic use, but are already complying.
Canned goods with BPA still safe to eat
Some research has shown that BPA can seep into food or beverages from containers that are made with BPA.
Restored 1880s wagon gains new life
Jim Bates of Salem, Ohio, restored his great-grandmother's 1880s wagon. Mary Eliza Filson Shaw was a one-room schoolhouse teacher in Columbiana County.
Ohio forage and grassland conference planned Feb. 3
The Ohio Forages and Grasslands Council annual conference is Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg. Register by Jan. 27.
Fire destoys part of Hoopes Fertilizer facility
A fire destroyed a warehouse storing a de-icer product Jan. 9 at Hoopes Fertilizer Works, located on U.S. Route 30 just west of East Rochester, Ohio.
AFBF president to Congress: Slash regulations, reform immigration
According to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall , last year's election should send a message to politicians: "Ignore rural America at your own risk!”
2017 goals for cattle producers
In view of the challenging market ahead, developing a marketing plan for newborn and expected calves can help improve profits in 2017.
Alfalfa checkoff launched Jan. 1
SALEM, Ohio — The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance kicked off the first-ever alfalfa checkoff Jan. 1 — the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative....
Butter sculpture unveiled at 101st Farm Show
The highly anticipated half-ton butter sculpture was unveiled around 11 a.m. during the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show. The 2017 edition features a Culture of Stewardship.
Farm production goals for 2017
The new year presents many farm production challenges, but you can manage them with the right steps.
