Portage County Fair auction 2014
The Portage County Fair held another successful auctions, with several new records.
Conservation, not regulation, to help control Lake Erie’s algae problem
Fertilizer conservation may be the answer to reducing phosphorus runoff from farms into Lake Erie, according to Mansfield News Journal.
Lake Erie: challenges ahead, but progress being made
OSU holds science writers workshop to update media about issues facing Lake Erie.
NOAA says Lake Erie algae forecast unchanged
NOAA scientist gives late-summer update on algae forecast.
New program to help farmers better use nitrogen fertilizer
A new computer program could help farmers control their nitrogen fertilizer usage.
Millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table despite rising employment
Even though statistics say that U.S. employment is rising, the number of Americans who face food insecurity will not necessarily fall, according to Huffington Post.
Close race for Missouri farming rights amendment could prompt a recount
Even though Missouri's Constitutional Amendment 1 was passed on Aug. 5, a recount is expected.
Southeastern Ohio hills alive with farm family history
When Ezekial Cole purchased 140 acres of land in an area that would eventually become Wayne Township in Jefferson County, Ohio, it is unlikely he considered how, or if, the family farm would be operating 206 years later. “It just makes you proud to keep the farm going,” Carl Kithcart, Cole's great-great-great-great grandson said.
Recalled beef leads to prosecution for employees
Owners and two employees of a slaughterhouse that processed bad beef are now facing charges.
Retiring Ohio Holstein editor helped ‘bridge the gap’
Ohio Holstein magazine editor retiring after accomplished career.
