Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’: When’s the right time to start rollin’ rye cover crop?
One USDA researcher estimates that rolling a field of rye uses 10 times less energy than mowing the cover crop. Rolling is also faster and needs to be done only once a season.
Food safety bill promises major change
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A major food safety bill that will increase and combine regulatory powers of the Department of Health and Human Services,U.S. Secretary...
Small farm, big impact: Contest winner hopes video educates
By ANDY ANDREWSSpecial correspondentHERSHEY, Pa. -- She has only three head of cows, a very small herd of Icelandic sheep, beef cattle, egg layers...
He’s hooked! Duane Keener receives Pro Pullers 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
By JOYCE L. RITCHIEContributing WriterASHLAND, Ohio -- The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League honored longtime Ohio tractor puller Duane Keener with its 2010 Lifetime...
OLCSB has hands full deciding veal standards, future of livestock in Ohio
Veal still being debated, but getting a lot of input along the way.
GIPSA: The good, the bad and the unknown
Proposed rule could cost livestock industry as much as $1.6 billion
Kasich picks Zehringer as new Ohio director of agriculture
Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich selected state Rep. Jim Zehringer to serve as the director of agriculture in his new administration.
Ideal grape growing conditions result in good yield for eastern U.S. vintners
By DARRIN YOUKERContributing writerWine makers have good reason to raise a glass this year. A hot, dry, summer has led to some of the...
Wayne County 4-H honors outstanding members and volunteers at banquet
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerORRVILLE, Ohio -- -The recipients of the 2010 Wayne County Excellence in 4-H Award and Meritorious Service Award were recognized Nov....
Webinar addresses state regulations pertaining to Marcellus Shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the natural-gas drilling boom into the deep Marcellus Shale formation has unfolded, state regulators have become increasingly aware of...
