Breaking the ‘grass ceiling’: East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference draws 135
The East Ohio Women in Agriculture conference brought more than 135 participants together for networking and farm business education.
Parents: Spring chicks may carry Salmonella
Baby poultry may carry Salmonella, a common bacteria found in the droppings of poultry which can cause illness in people.
USDA extends crop program deadlines until April 7
Farmers have an additional week, until April 7, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety net programs established by the 2014 farm bill.
Lend a helping hand
Poverty-stricken Harlan County, Kentucky, is one of many counties in need of help as inequalities persist and access to education, quality jobs, healthcare and housing remain out of reach for many people.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 3/28
The top stories for the week March 22 to March 28, 2015.
Dairy price swings should balance out
As things stand for now, what we have in terms of price and dairy profitability should remain pretty much the same.
Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
Budget bill details could mean big problems for oil and gas lessors
Buried deep within the 2,700-plus pages of House Bill 64, Ohio’s “main operating budget” introduced Feb. 11, is wording that some landowners feel could significantly impact existing gas and oil leases.
Flow Hive creates a buzz among beekeepers
The Flow Hive is said to simplify the honey-harvesting process by simply turning a knob on the hive.
Local food hubs can link farms and schools
New resource available to help food hubs support sustainable farm to school programs.
