Near-record rains compromising wheat, corn and beans
Heavy rain continues to threaten the quality of wheat and other field crops.
Sculptors start buttering up an Ohio icon for the 2015 fair
Each year, the American Dairy Association Mideast selects an icon or theme to feature in butter that is non-political, non-controversial and reflects optimism and broad audience-appeal.
States, industry groups sue EPA, Army Corps
Dozens of states, agricultural and business industry groups have filed lawsuits in courts around the country, claiming the changes hand the government an unreasonable amount of authority over land use.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 7/11
This week’s top stories include how to dehydrate food, a look at Ohio’s dairy industry, the latest shale well counts in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and more.
Yellow poplar weevil makes presence known in Pennsylvania, mid-Atlantic
This bug is not a species of eight-legged arthropod known to carry Lyme disease and other pathogens.
Keepin’ it fresh: How to store garden produce
Proper storage of produce keeps it fresh and ripe until you are ready to eat or preserve it. Storing produce in ideal conditions also improves its taste, texture and appearance.
Heavy rains could lead to near-record algal bloom
A wet and rainy June has forecasters predicting another severe bloom of harmful algae.
Jefferson County shale lawsuit seeks $9.2 million in lease signing bonuses
More than 50 Jefferson County landowners say they got stiffed by American Energy Utica and Great River Energy.
Exporting live animals easier, thanks to the Rickenbacker Airport
The special transports pens offer cattle, or any animal, plenty of room to stand up and lay down during the flight.
Poultry producers say USDA response to bird flu improving
Better communication and the consideration of vaccines is helping improve USDA response to bird flu.
