Garner’s auctions farm toys
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Garner’s Auction Center held its fifth winter toy auction March 9 in Carrollton.
There were many toys from the 1950s-60s with a...
Columbiana-Mahoning dairymen among state’s top-producing herds
The Columbiana-Mahoning DHI, or Dairy Herd Improvement, honored its top herds March 22 at its annual banquet at the First United Methodist Church in Salem.
Project restoring abandoned mine lands gets regional honor
NELSONVILLE, Ohio -- A previously devastated area of southeastern Ohio is now experiencing renewed health and resiliency thanks to an extraordinary local partnership with...
Wayne County honors top managed dairy herds
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing Writer
SMITHVILLE, Ohio -- Over the years, the Wayne County Dairy Service Unit has recognized the county's outstanding milk producers during its...
Is your child a picky eater? Blame it on your genes
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Parents may plead, cajole or entice their children to try new foods, but some kids just won’t budge. Now, new...
Ohio State Parks offer a night of free camping
COLUMBUS — Pull out the camping gear, grab the makings for s’mores and leave the wallet at home for a night of free camping...
Save money on heating costs using switchgrass
WASHINGTON — Studies by a USDA scientist have provided a complete cost-benefit breakdown of using switchgrass pellets, which are potentially a cheaper source of...
Conservation Stewardship Program back on track due to passage of funding bill
WASHINGTON — A bill to fund the federal government for the remaining six months of fiscal year 2013 is now awaiting the president’s signature.
The...
Workshop offers producers tips to expand sales using mobile media
PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio food producers who want to increase their markets, grow their customer bases, improve profitability and increase visibility can learn strategies...
Threat of corn flea beetle moderate to severe in Ohio this spring
WOOSTER, Ohio — Growers scouting their fields this spring should be on the lookout for corn flea beetle, as the relatively mild Ohio winter...
