Ohio State Fair bans ractopamine for hogs in response to markets
The Ohio Pork Council announced that all pigs shown at the Ohio State Fair this year must be ractopamine-free. The product is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is used in feed to increase pigs’ lean growth rates. The new requirement is not related to health risks, but to trade.
Rural broadband access is a question of economics, experts say
The new Ohio Broadband Strategy gives Ohio providers a better chance of getting federal funds to expand access, but it's going to take a lot of money to bring broadband to all of rural Ohio.
Paralyzed Erie County 4-Her is recovering
Braxton Miller couldn't show his animals at the fair last year after he was injured in a car accident. But he's recovering and getting ready for this year.
Encino Energy tax forms create questions for royalty owners
The Encino Energy office was flooded with calls and people took to social media after landowners noticed a discrepancy in their 1099-Misc forms.
‘Don’t be in a hurry for hemp,’ researchers advise Ohio farmers
Researchers and industry experts advised caution for farmers interested in hemp at Ohio State University's first Growing Hemp in Ohio workshop.
How to report spotted lanternfly sightings in Ohio
Find out how other states are handling spotted lanternfly sightings and learn how to get in touch with Ohio officials in the event you spot one.
Owner of shuttered organic dairy ran $60M fraud
READING, Pa. (AP) — The owner of Trickling Springs Creamery that abruptly closed its doors last fall is accused of milking investors to the tune of nearly $60 million.
Judge: Ashtabula County business owner must pay for pollution
A judge ordered an Ashtabula County business owner to pay $200,000 for for illegally burning and mishandling oil field waste.
Life after dairy
For many dairy farmers, moving on is tough. It was no different for Jim and Donna Beardsley, but they managed to keep the farm going after selling the herd.
Ohio Department of Agriculture suspends operations at Vista Grain
The Ohio Department of Agriculture suspended operations at Vista Grain in Washington Court House after finding it could not cover outstanding obligations.
