USDA confirms atypical case of mad cow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of mad cow disease in Florida, but this one is not expected to affect trade.
Portage County Randolph Fair 4-H, FFA livestock sale tops $512,000
This year's market livestock sale at the Portage County Randolph Fair totaled more than $512,000. The dairy basket sale added another $38,000.
USDA to pay farmers for trade retaliation
USDA announced payments to farmers whose commodity prices have been hurt by trade actions by President Donald Trump against China, and by the Chinese retaliation.
How to make wood stain from black walnut hulls
The natural pigment black walnuts leave behind makes them ideal for staining wood. Learn three different methods to make wood stain from black walnut hulls.
USDA outlines help for farmers hit by trade-triggered market losses
USDA announced details Aug. 27 of actions the department will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations.
6 ways to use a drone on the farm
If you're thinking of investing in a drone, you probably want to know how it can improve farm management. Find out the top uses for a drone on the farm.
Portage County Fair swine sale results
The junior fair livestock auction got underway Wednesday night at the Portage County Fair, with hogs selling first.
Land trust starts pilot program to build farms in northwest Ohio
Black Swamp Conservancy will use long-term lease agreements to provide aspiring farmers affordable access to land in 16 eligible counties in northwest Ohio.
USDA’s Rural Development invests $60.5 million Belmont County
USDA’s Rural Development agency is investing nearly $60.5 million, the single largest dollar obligation in Ohio Rural Development history, to modernize rural water service in Belmont County.
Rainfall keeps the hay crop growing
Rainy days have made hay and forage harvesting a challenge, but have also kept the crop growing.
