Producer members vote to merge co-ops
The leaders of the Agland Co-op and the Green Valley Co-op feel that by merging the two co-ops, the result will be a better value to farmers.
Columbiana County Fair board receives two $50,000 donations
The Columbiana County Fair board has received two additional $50,000 gifts from area families to move the new grandstands project forward.
Ohio honey production down 29.2 percent from 2012
Yields from Ohio's 17,000 colonies producing honey averaged 45 pounds in 2013, compared with 60 pounds the previous year.
Farmland documentary shows the truth: Farming is not easy
Editor Susan Crowell wants you to go to the movies. (Actually, she wants you to take a carload to the movies.) What's playing? 'Farmland.'
Coming soon to a garden near you: Hummingbirds
The best way to attract hummingbirds is to plant native, nectar-bearing flowers.
Earthquake link triggers tougher drilling permit conditions
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is creating new, stronger permit conditions for deep oil or gas drilling near faults or areas...
You’ll pay more for Easter eggs and bacon
You're going to be paying more at the store for your Easter eggs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Marketbasket Survey shows the total cost of 16 food items was $53.27, up $1.73 or about 3.5 percent compared to a year ago.
Ohio wool growers learn how to make a better cut
Group of central and eastern Ohio wool growers travels to Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative in Canal Winchester.
Five myths about Easter eggs: Truth waiting to unhatch
Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals. Myth busters crack other Easter egg untruths.
Ohio announces tougher permit conditions for drilling near faults
The ODNR announced new, stronger permit conditions for drilling near faults or areas of past seismic activity April 11.
