Entrepreneur hopes to fill niche in custom meat business
Custom butcher shop hopes to fill a niche in the local food market.
Farm and Dairy’s Field Notes: Episode 2
This week, Farm and Dairy reporter Kristy Seachrist shares the story of one western Pennsylvania man's custom butchering facility, the latest Marcellus and Utica shale news, what lower energy prices mean for farmers and consumers and the stories you may have missed last week.
Downturn in market may trigger lease acquisitions
Three drilling companies executives look into their crystal ball to tell readers what may be ahead in the oil and gas industry.
Belmont Co. gets bulk of drilling permits
ODNR issued 75 shale drilling permits last month; 40 were issued in Belmont County
West Branch FFA attends convention
West Branch FFA members attend national convention.
Ohio food processing industry gets help with new program
Two Ohio-based manufacturing centers are collaborating to provide design and engineering assistance to a variety of food processing systems.
Senate votes to nullify Waters of the U.S. rule
Senate votes against the EPA's Waters of the U.S. rule.
Poultry exhibit ban lifted in West Virginia, but producers warned to stay alert
Although avian influenza was never detected in West Virginia, poultry producers are advised to be on alert for symptoms of the virus in their flocks.
Lower energy prices help farmers at harvest
Yields might be down, but the crop is coming off dry, and the cost of drying is relatively cheap.
Lawsuits seek class action status against Chesapeake Exploration
Pennsylvania was first. Now Ohio. Two lawsuits seeking class action status have now been filed against Chesapeake Exploration.
