Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Cabot sign

Landowners in the Ashland-Holmes-Richland County area should review the lease agreement with Cabot carefully, and consider what they might gain and forfeit by signing.
oldest corn virus discovery

Researchers studying ancient corn cobs found at a Native American archeological site have recovered a 1,000-year-old virus, the oldest plant virus ever reported.

More meat buyers are now requiring farmers to be Beef Quality Assurance certified, a nationally accepted program that has been around for many years.
Jefferson County, Pa., map

USDA has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in two pet rabbits that died Dec. 7 in Clover Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Ohio Farm Bureau honored two longtime volunteer leaders during its annual meeting, which also kicked off its centennial celebration.
Holstein cows

The farm bill conference committee released its final report, and awaits a vote by both the U.S. House and Senate.
hydroponics garden

Learn how to start, maintain and bring a tabletop hydroponics herb garden to full maturity in 60 days.
Seegers testimony

The rule package that accompanied Gov. Kasich's executive order on eight Ohio watersheds violated several of the state's rule-making criteria, and was sent back to the ag department for further review.
Christmas town

Support hometown businesses this holiday season. Try these local gift ideas, learn where to find locally made gifts and learn how to buy local online.
Ohio Farm Bureau group

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation kicked off its centennial celebration during the 2018 annual meeting Dec. 6.