PennAg, Sunoco Logistics launch biosecurity training in January
Biosecurity is the prevention of disease from spreading to or from areas occupied by livestock. PennAg Industries Association and Sunoco Logistics announced a partnership to develop a biosecurity training and education module.
W.Va. Women in Agriculture conference set
The West Virginia University Extension Service is holding its third annual West Virginia Women in Agriculture conference Nov. 4-5.
Workshop offers insight into aquaculture
The workshop, which will be held at The Ohio State University South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road in Piketon, is designed to offer participants insight into what aquaculture is and how to get started in it.
Harold James Thompson, 1926-2016
HANOVERTON, Ohio — Harold James Thompson, 90, of State Route 518, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Oct. 17, 2016 at his home.
Thompson was born...
[Video]: Keeping tabs on the local harvest
Eric Baltputnis at Thompson Farms in Salineville, Ohio, works with his uncles to harvest soybeans. Nationally, 73 percent of soybeans are harvested.
7 tips for family meetings on the farm
Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.
Conneautville Farmers Exchange exits bulk feed business
CONNEAUTVILLE, Pa. — The Conneautville Farmers Exchange will no longer be selling bulk feed, according to a letter dated Oct. 4 the company sent...
US export promotion programs boosted U.S. farm export value by 15%
ARLINGTON, Virginia — Agricultural export market development programs funded through the farm bill have contributed an average of $8.2 billion per year, a total...
How to make my Jack O’Lantern last longer
A number of factors can extend the life of your jack o'lantern — color, weight, stem length, skin appearance. Learn more about picking and preserving your halloween pumpkin.
Farm groups slam Dannon
Yogurt-maker Dannon has said by the end of 2018 it will only use milk from cows fed non-GMO feed to produce its yogurt. Dairy and farm groups aren't happy, calling it a marketing ploy.
