Water quality, nutrient use legislation is on drawing board in Ohio
Proposals from farmers and ag industry now being considered for new rules.
Easter spending: Peter Cottontail is on a budget
WASHINGTON -- Americans will celebrate Easter in style and on budget this year, according to the National Retail Foundation's Easter Spending Survey.
Still big business
Keeping...
Letter: Climate change article irrational
Reader finds fault with science and logic of recent climate change article.
Mahoning County farmer injured in PTO accident
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio — A farmer was severely injured when he became entangled in an auger March 23.
According to Berlin Township Fire Chief Rick...
Optimism is good for your health
PHILADELPHIA -- Learned optimism can be beneficial, helping to minimize feelings of depression, reduce stress levels and possibly improve physical health.
According to a controlled...
Another DFA settlement: This time, co-op to pay $46 million to plaintiffs
Dairy Farmers of America will pay $46 million to buyers of certain dairy products, part of a settlement agreement in an ongoing lawsuit regarding trading activity on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Sheep conserved by program
WOOSTER, Ohio -- After winning a Border Leicester in the 2012 Youth Conservation Program, Taylor Howman, of Wooster, is now encouraging other young shepherds...
New EPA report: Initial data shows significant gains in fuel economy
WASHINGTON — The EPA released its annual report that tracks the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States, underscoring the major increases...
Pork producers reaffirm industry support for choice on sow housing
DES MOINES, Iowa — At the National Pork Industry Forum, pork producers approved a resolution reaffirming the industry’s position that producers should be able...
Top lot brings $36,000 bid; Ohio Holstein sale averages $3,500
BY BARB LUMLEY
SIDNEY, Ohio -- The cold temperature at the Ohio Holstein Association convention sale March 8 was soon warmed up by the large...















