Ohio 4-H wins $20,000 in national contest
Ohio 4-H alumni and friends brought home the $20,000 first prize to their local 4-H programs in the National 4-H Council’s Raise Your Hand competition.
Meat done the old-fashioned way
Bob Boliantz, owner of E.R. Boliantz Packing Co. in Ashland, Ohio, spent the last 40 years building relationships with local farmers and helping them develop a high quality product.
Managing bees: It’s more than a hobby
Tom McCormack started beekeeping in 1977. Since then he's helped many within the industry and many beyond it.
Dairy farmers regroup after drop letter
Mercer County, Pa., dairy farmer recounts getting the drop letter from Dean Foods and her efforts to find a new milk market. Some have not been so lucky.
How to grow bigger, better pumpkins
If you’re located in the northern United States pumpkin season is just starting. Learn how to plant different varieties of pumpkins for the best results.
7 safety tips for driving farm equipment on the road
Farmers play a big role in road safety, too. Check out these tips to reduce hazards when taking wide equipment onto the road.
Help protect the bees with basic guidance on pesticides
With bloom season approaching for fruit crops, it's important to remind growers of the main tactics for reducing the risk of pesticides to bees.
Club lambs and commercial flocks: Finding that balance
Mike Stitzlein, of Stitzlein Club Lambs, in Ashland, Ohio, says he enjoys raising sheep for local 4-H’ers. But, he says it’s important to remember the commercial side of the sheep industry.
Ohio FFA Convention: An outsider’s perspective
Our student helper shares her experiences after attending her first Ohio FFA State Convention.
China-US soybean stalemate continues
U.S. farmers have begun planting soybeans amid a tense trade war with China, the world’s largest consumer of the crop.
