Muskingum County man recalls his time as a ‘Seagoing Cowboy’
Unable to serve during World War II, George Richey went abroad as a cowboy.
A friend of the sheep industry
Mary Roediger jokes that she does not have a little lamb, but she plays an important role in advocacy for the sheep and wool industries.
Fire destroys Medina County farmer’s equipment
A Medina County farmer is recovering from a weekend fire that destroyed more than $7.5 million in equipment.
Schaads Dairy committed to farming and NFO
Cooperation and working together are important values at Schaads Dairy.
Sunrise and Trupointe Co-ops propose merger
Stockholders have received their ballots in the mail and should be casting them in time for a vote count March 7.
Get ahead of the weeds in 2016
Having a weed management plan can be beneficial to maximizing your crop yield this year. OSU's weed experts, Mark Loux and Doug Doohan share a few pointers on weed management.
Schmucker wins third title at Championship Tractor Pull in Louisville
Kevin Schmucker, a grain and dairy farmer in eastern Ohio, won his third grand champion title at the Championship Tractor Pull, held in conjunction with the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.
Getting the next generation involved in organic agriculture
Around 1,200 people attended the 2016 Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) conference, Feb. 13-14, in Granville, Ohio, where the focus was on developing the next generation of farmers.
5 stories farmers read this week: Feb. 13, 2016
This week’s top stories include a feature video on the Sharp Family Dairy Farm in Amanda, Ohio, an update on the state of the oil and gas industry, the latest Utica and Marcellus shale permits and the loss of a naming donation for the Columbiana County Fair’s grandstand.
How to create a farm safety plan
Having a plan helps farmers respond to hazards appropriately, and trains everyone on the farm to stay safe.
