New milking parlor features automated sorting system, first in Ohio
The Rufener family at Congress Lake Farms near Suffield, Ohio, built a new freestall barn and milking parlor. The facility includes one of the first automated RFID sorting systems in Ohio.
Class action lawsuit sought for case against Patriot Energy over gas leases
A lawsuit has been filed in Carroll County over leases signed to Patriot Energy of Columbiana County.
ODA and Organic Trade Association reach agreement over milk labeling
An agreement has been reached between the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Organic Trade Association over the milk labeling rule.
Crop prices treading water
URBANA - Following wide swings in September and early October, the prices of corn, soybeans and wheat have traded in relatively narrow ranges in the last half of October.
Fertilizer prices likely to jump around for 2012; linked to economy
There is no perfect way to purchase inputs. The best idea is to spread out your purchases including fertilizer.
Ohio, Pennsylvania big recipients of USDA biodigester funds
Biodigester projects to get federal support, including many that are on farms.
Ohio leads national drive to build sheep numbers
The national program, "Let's Grow with twoPLUS," calls for current sheep producers to increase their flocks by two head per 100 and increase their average birth rate to two lambs per year.
Ohio care board reviews first animal care complaints, charts new year
Board meets for first time under new rules, plans new year and recognizes reappointments.
Pa. dairy operation suspended due to bacteria found in milk
Milk production is continuing but the milk is being diverted to another fluid processor.
John Deere’s canned food combine goes for world record
OLATHE, Kan. -- To recognize the vital role that America's farmers play in feeding the world this harvest season, John Deere is attempting a world-record at constructing a full-sized sculpture of its new S-Series combine from more than 300,000 cans of food at the John Deere Pavilion in downtown Moline, Ill.
