West Nile virus tests positive in Ohio horse
The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed the first positive cases of West Nile Virus, Sept. 13, in Ohio horses for 2017.
Blood test spots early stages of cancer
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a test that spots tiny amounts of cancer-specific DNA in blood.
Broiler chicken industry announces welfare program
The National Chicken Council has rolled out a set of industry-wide standards for broiler chicken welfare — the “Chicken Guarantees.”
Cost to fight wildfires exceeds $2 billion
Secretary Perdue
renews call for
Congress to fix fire
borrowing problem.
Foundation supports milk program, ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’
The Fill a Glass with Hope fresh milk program started with a grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
Former Pa. Ag Secretary wins dairy service award
Samuel E. Hayes, Jr. received the Obie Snider Award at the 54th All-American Dairy Show.
Dairy processors stretched by milk production gains
Plant expansions, new construction and joint ventures offer options to help meet rising
processing demand.
Ohio Farm Bureau hands out awards
Christian Hoffman of Stoutsville has been named winner of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Outstanding Young Farmer Award.
Uncovering myths on spay and neuter surgeries
Although spay and neuter procedures are common, there are many misconceptions and concerns about them.
Ohio State Ag Dean Cathann Kress eyes ‘grand challenges’
Ohio State's ag dean, Cathann Kress, outlined her 'grand challenges' and focus during the Celebration of Ohio Agriculture luncheon Sept. 19 at the Farm Science Review.
