Thursday, June 11, 2026

Michigan confirms first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in free-ranging Canada geese.
Week in Review 6/6

This week’s top stories include Ohio and Michigan’s ban on poultry shows, an Ohio man’s indictment for his cattle-rustling scheme, the new renewable fuel standard and the U.S. Senate’s approval of the trade promotion authority.
dry soil

The drought in California is serious for the fourth year in a row.
eggs in carton

The average price of a dozen eggs has just about doubled since the end of May.
tiger lilies

Floriography is an intriguing study for those interested in how a flower’s characteristics, history and traditional uses give it symbolic meaning.

EPA says Clean Water Act ruling does not create any new permitting requirements and maintains all previous ag exemptions. Ag groups disagree.

XENIA, Ohio — Ohio Sheep Day 2015 is scheduled for July 11 and will be held at Schoolhouse Shropshires Farm, home of Jim and...
well rig

Oil production increased 24 percent from fourth quarter 2014.
cattle, beef, conservation

The Glenn Family Farm finds its niche in the local beef business.
tile monitor

Improving nutrient management — whether by voluntary measures or by forced regulation — isn’t cheap. But it's a muddy mess farmers can't ignore, says Editor Susan Crowell in this commentary.