A little bit of everything: Ohio farm goes for different breeds
JEFFERSON, Ohio — Diversity, sustainability and self-sufficiency are words to farm by for Ralph and Connie Rice of Jefferson.
From sheep without wool to...
‘Thanks, Dad’
He taught you how to drive a tractor, pushed you on the swing and drove you to all your sports practices. He silently held...
A final salute: Playing taps for 63 years
For 63 years, an Ashland County man has played his own tribute on Memorial Day to those who serve.
Ohioan makes it through first year at West Point
When the 1,300 young men and women entered the gates of the United States Military Academy last June to begin careers as officers in the U.S. Army, time became a watch word.
Ag Greeks raise record funds in support of farmers with disabilities
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State University agricultural Greek organizations raised more than $700 to help a Somerset County dairy farmer. Members...
Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages, drawbacks
Sales of U.S. organic products, including pork, grew more than 17 percent from 2007 to 2008, and the consumer demand is expected to continue despite the current economic downturn.
Carroll County couple builds farm, family
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- The story of one family's cattle farm started when two college sweethearts met through their love of agriculture.Todd and Kim Davis...
Elvis Presley’s original John Deere tractor on display in Graceland
MOLINE, Ill. — A John Deere tractor regularly used by Elvis Presley on his Mississippi ranch and at his home at Graceland will be displayed at the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum.
Want to build a pond?
URBANA, Ill. -- If you are a landowner who has always been wanting a pond, there are a number of pre-construction steps that should...
Ohio Farm Bureau launches new Center for Food and Animal Issues
SALEM, Ohio — A new initiative of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will help farmers and the public sort through the debate about the...
