Jacob’s Story: Dreams and determination
Kristy Foster Seachrist tells the heartwarming tale of Jacob Baker, a young man who is defying the odds.
Celebrating Thanksgiving with U.S. history
The National Archives is celebrating Thanksgiving by releasing photographs and documents pertaining to the holiday.
EPA upholds Renewable Energy Standard, triggering mixed reaction
Decision draws support among many crop farmers, opposition among livestock farmers.
Phone app makes spraying insecticide easier
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have released two mobile phone applications, or "apps," to make things easier for anyone who needs to adjust insecticide spray equipment.
Farming plus consulting = connections for John Buck
He manages a well-kept, 700-acre grain farm in Ohio’s Marion County. But the profession for which John Buck is best known is helping other farmers and businesses.
Pigs look healthy but test positive for flu at fairs
More than 80 percent of pigs that tested positive for influenza A virus at Ohio county fairs between 2009 and 2011 showed no signs of illness, according to a new study.
Election’s over, now what about farm bill?
Predictions include a short-term extension of the expired bill, or approval of a new, long-term bill.
Beaver County landowner ordered to pay $137,000 for disturbing wetlands
Contact the Department of Environmental Protection before disturbing a wetland, creek or stream. A Beaver County man learned how costly it can be not to call them.
Expert revising Ohio’s phosphorus index to improve water quality
COLUMBUS -- Grand Lake St. Marys has lost an estimated $60-80 million in tourism due to harmful algae blooms. And in 2011, algae blooms covered 990 square miles of Lake Erie's surface area, the largest in the lake's history.
Turkey will cost more at most Thanksgiving Day dinner tables
That Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the fixin's will cost a teensy bit more than last year: 28 cents.
