130-year-old barn moves to Carroll County
CARROLLTON, Ohio — As a kid, Alan Walter found old barns simultaneously scary — because of the dust and cobwebs — and interesting —...
Restored 1880s wagon gains new life
Jim Bates of Salem, Ohio, restored his great-grandmother's 1880s wagon. Mary Eliza Filson Shaw was a one-room schoolhouse teacher in Columbiana County.
How to develop farm mission, vision statements
How can you expect to grow if you don’t know what it is you actually want to achieve? A mission statement is a guiding light for your farm or ag business.
Fire destoys part of Hoopes Fertilizer facility
A fire destroyed a warehouse storing a de-icer product Jan. 9 at Hoopes Fertilizer Works, located on U.S. Route 30 just west of East Rochester, Ohio.
How to detect bed bugs before infestation
Getting rid of bed bugs is difficult. Follow these tips to find their hiding places, recognize the warning signs and prevent an infestation.
AFBF president to Congress: Slash regulations, reform immigration
According to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall , last year's election should send a message to politicians: "Ignore rural America at your own risk!”
2017 goals for cattle producers
In view of the challenging market ahead, developing a marketing plan for newborn and expected calves can help improve profits in 2017.
Alfalfa checkoff launched Jan. 1
SALEM, Ohio — The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance kicked off the first-ever alfalfa checkoff Jan. 1 — the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative....
3 Food and Ag trends for 2017
In 2016, falling food prices were bad for both grocers and farmers. However, 2017 offers solutions for consumers and opportunities for farmers.
Farm production goals for 2017
The new year presents many farm production challenges, but you can manage them with the right steps.
