Dominion connects shale gas to consumers
RICHMOND, Va.— Dominion, one of the nation’s largest energy companies, has contracted to deliver 500,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas produced in West...
Regulations are smothering U.S. farmers
The near total control by government of the fruit and vegetable production, with its compliance, fines and implied liability, is the reason why small farm operations are being bankrupted.
Ohio Soybean Association announces 2013 yield winners
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — The Ohio Soybean Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Ohio Soybean Yield and Quality Contest. This is the fourth...
BabyCenter reveals top baby names for 2013
BabyCenter, a pregnancy and parenting digital resource, recently released the results of its annual Baby Names Survey and the Top 100 Baby Names of 2013, based on the names of 555,000 babies born in 2013 to moms registered on the BabyCenter website.
Walmart, Cargill and BIO discuss ‘sustainability’ at Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium
There are many definitions for what it means to be "sustainable," but there are some commonalities.
OARDC to hold greenhouse workshop
More and more growers are using greenhouses and high tunnels, says the organizer of a workshop that will show how to boost the structures' crop quality, profitability and sustainability, especially by managing water better.
Ohio corn, bean farmers back RFS at grain farmers symposium
The proposed reduction in the Renewable Fuel Standard was a big topic at the Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium.
FDA changes stance on antibiotic use in food-producing animals
Agency implementing plan to change the use of antibiotics in food animals.
‘Farm Kings’ is renewed for third season
Great American Country has renewed its original television series Farm Kings for a third season, the network announced recently.
A roundup of 4-H news for December 13, 2013:
COLUMBIANA, Ohio — The Cowboys and Angels 4-H horse club will hold an open house Dec. 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fiorino Farms,...
