Ethanol industry takes hit from federal court rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 25 in favor of small refineries, making it easier for them to win exemptions from the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. A week later, a federal appeals court vacated a 2019 rule that allowed the year-round sale of E15 gasoline.
Mobile slaughter units are rarely more than a pipe dream
Wouldn’t it be great if the slaughterhouse could just come to the farm?
The possibilities of a mobile slaughter unit are often talked about as...
Ohio’s prison farm closure more costly than first thought
A report from the Ohio Inspector General says that closing the new cattle and milking facilities actually cost taxpayers about $13 million, because of interest on state bonds.
Ohio’s meat processing rules clarified
SALEM, Ohio - Farmers want to get their beef and pork into their neighbors' stomachs and make a little profit at the same time.
New species of ramp found in Pennsylvania
The presence of a second species of ramp, Allium burdickii — commonly known as narrow-leaved wild leek — has been documented in southwest Pennsylvania.
Amish farmer and author shares story of the simple life
Larksong Farm is a place of conservation, dairy production, nature and enjoyment.
Wayne County farmer remembered as a father, and father-figure
Wayne County man remembered for his influence on agriculture and others.
Do not pass go: Farmers, livestock sales and Facebook jail
Following a Facebook policy update in April, 2019, that banned private livestock sales, farmers have struggled with bans, deleted posts and Facebook jail.
Miscues over ‘sell-by dates’ leads to consumer loss (Infographic)
Dates on packages don't always mean what you think.
West Virginia’s only commercial bison farm goes all in on agritourism
Liz and Jimmie Riffle started Riffle Farms in 2017, expecting to sell high-quality red meat. But the novelty of raising buffalo in WV presented other opportunities.
