Farmers learn to cope with financial stress
During a farm financial stress workshop, experts outlined a number of ways farmers can cope with this difficult time in their lives.
Austin Yaworsky’s dream of farming is coming true
Austin Yaworsky, born with Cerebral Palsy, may get his Action Trackchair by Christmas thanks to the help of the Western Reserve FFA chapter and other donors.
Pa. farmers’ Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts ‘significant’
Penn State survey finds farmers have put a lot of their dollars and resources into efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Shale gas drilling permits increase in Ohio, Pa.
Oil and gas drilling permits remain steady in the Marcellus and Utica plays. There are now 1,472 oil and gas wells producing in Ohio’s Utica shale.
Biomass-based diesel growth expected
EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to EPA's final 2017 RFS targets; ethanol demand stagnant.
Ohio’s Utica shale gas production up, oil down
During the third quarter of 2016, Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced 45 percent more natural gas than in the same period in 2015.
Build a fear-free farm budget for the New Year
A budget provides snapshots your farm’s current financial position and its future position. Budgeting takes the fear out of farm finances, and empowers new farmers to create the farm of their dreams.
Stark County farm family celebrates 200 years
The Swartz family of Lake Township, Stark County, has been farming the same land for 200 years. They also have a long history on the fair board.
Ohio State ag law professor helps farmers know their rights
Peggy Hall, Ohio State agricultural and natural resources law professor and field specialist, received the Excellence in Agriculture Law Award because of her passion for digging into agriculture issues and finding balance for producers.
3 basics of crop insurance
The most common questions surrounding crop insurance have been answered. Find out if you need it, understand the types and avoid frequently-made mistakes.
