Ohio State researcher committed to the science of animal health
Linda Saif grew up around farm animals and developed a lifetime appreciation for their health and wellness.
Research shows raw milk dramatically increases risk for illness
According to research, consumers are nearly 100 times more likely to get a foodborne illness from drinking raw milk.
Consider that pipeline’s impact to your pasture and hay fields
Consider all the effects of pipelines, including to your forage crops.
April’s gardening to-do list
There are a few more gardening tasks to take care of during April as the ground dries and the temperatures get warmer.
Mt. Pleasant Community Garden volunteers share gift of fresh produce
Since 2011, Mount Pleasant Community Garden volunteers have donated more than 43,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Stark County Hunger Task Force, assisting them in alleviating hunger through their 32 food pantries. You can help.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 4/4
This week’s top stories include a calf born with its heart in its throat, the reality of poverty and hardship in southeastern Kentucky, the best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency, USDA crop insurance deadline information and perspectives on 2015 dairy prices.
Pick a chick: How to choose the best breed of poultry for your backyard
Ask a dozen a poultry enthusiasts what the best breed of chicken is and you’ll get a dozen different answers.
Ohio governor signs nutrient bill with ag limitations
New law will prohibit manure and fertilizer application to frozen and snow-covered ground in the western Lake Erie basin.
Donniella Winchell puts Ohio wine on the world stage
Donniella Winchell’s credentials when she helped form the Ohio Wine Producers Association in the mid-1970s were rather limited. But she grew up among a family of wine-making aficionados.
Dairy Service Unit recognizes top producers
Cows in Holmes County make milk. And they make a lot of it, for a long time.
