OSHA: Ohio farm worker killed by manure gas
OSHA issues fines for 2015 manure-related fatality.
Pork producers could see modest profits in 2016
Smaller hog breeding herds and lower production costs could lead to modest profits for pork producers in 2016, Purdue University agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.
Frank Burkett named Ohio Farm Bureau president
Stark Co. farmer Frank Burkett has been elected president of the Ohio Farm Bureau. He succeeds Steve Hirsch of Chillicothe, who left the board to stand for election to the Nationwide board.
Energy initiative collecting signatures for Ohio’s ballot
Energy initiative is collecting signatures to appear on Ohio's ballot, but not without controversy.
Stark SWCD offering cover crop program
Cost-share opportunities available for Stark County cover crops.
Planting intentions report offers mixed market signals
Corn prices have crashed with the news that the planted corn acres will be wildly higher than expected.
Got wildlife problems in your backyard? Get help
A key to handling backyard wildlife problems is making your backyard a worse place to be — for them, that is, not you.
Living the small farm dream
Over 180 people attended the Small Farm Conference: Living the Small Farm Dream, April 2, at the OARDC, in Wooster. The conference covered everything from berry production, to small livestock care, farm management, and niche market opportunities for those interested in farming on a smaller scale.
Applications being accepted for new Western Lake Erie Basin EQIP initiative
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service opened a new three-year initiative to provide accelerated conservation assistance for farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin, including land in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program will be used to fund applications.
Daffodil Dairy Sale garners an unofficial average of $1,598
The Holsteins averaged $1,755; Jersey $800; Brown Swiss $1,305; Ayrshire $1,075 and Milking Shorthorns earned $1,500.
