Crop growers told to prepare for low price era
Following some of the best years ever for growing row crops, an agricultural economist advised farmers to prepare for several years of lower prices, at a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 95th Annual Convention.
Four common pesticides toxic to honeybee larvae, study finds
Four commonly used pesticides are harmful to honeybee larvae, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Florida.
Young farmers share knowledge at Ohio dairy grazing conference
At the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference Jan. 23 in Dalton, four young dairy farmers in their 20s and 30s talked about what it takes to get started and get established in farming.
Don’t worry, be happy — beating the winter blues
Have a case of the winter blues? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here's a few tips to help lift your spirits during the winter months.
New plan to certify Ohio produce could soon be approved
Ohio Produce Marketing Agreement being reviewed by Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Breaking: House and Senate conferees agree on farm bill
The Congressional leaders appointed to the farm bill conference have reached an agreement, and the bill could be voted on by the full House this week.
Ohio cattlemen honor Carpers; Gahler named Young Cattleman of Year
The need to increase the Ohio beef checkoff was a repeated theme during the annual meeting of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Jan. 25.
In cold weather, use space heaters cautiously
Space heaters can help, but use them wisely.
Energy awareness during cold weather: keeping warm without stressing utilities
Cold weather can stress public utilities. Here's a few ways to stay warm while also keeping utility stress to a minimum.
Americans are making better food choices, according to USDA study
American adults are eating better, making better use of available nutrition information, and consuming fewer calories coming from fat and saturated fat, consuming less cholesterol and eating more fiber, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
