Marcellus and Utica shale: Pennsylvania still leading the way
The applications for new Utica shale wells appear to have slowed in August, as only 38 permits were issued statewide by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Dairymen, two online tools can help with Margin Protection Program choice
Online tools help dairymen calculate Margin Protection Program costs, as well as forecast MPP payments and the total MPP benefits the producer can anticipate.
Akron company builds drones for farm use
An Akron business specializes in building drones that can be used for farming practices.
Recount underway for Missouri “Right to Farm” amendment
A recount is in the works for Missouri's "Right to Farm" amendment, which narrowly passed last month.
Ag survey shows continued decline in Midwest, Mid-South farmland prices
Amid excellent crop growing conditions and lower grain prices, farmland values in the Midwest and Mid-South continued to decline during the second quarter of 2014.
Mathematicians help California drought-weary berry growers address water issues
Good math and iPads helping California berry growers.
Henry Ford Hospital replaces heart valve outside the heart
For the first time in the U.S., doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a minimally invasive procedure to replace a failing, hard-to-reach heart valve with a new one — and placed it just outside the heart.
Looking ahead: natural gas supply, cost could be more than last year
A shortage in natural gas this winter isn’t likely, thanks to the shale gas industry.
OSU Extension to offer Small Farm College
The college is open to all new or aspiring farmers, new rural landowners, small farmers, and farm families looking for new ideas.
Study shows few differences between organic, conventional dairy
Study shows few nutritional differences between organic and conventional milk.
