Ohio Farm Bureau changes membership, honors leaders
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation delegates met Dec. 10-12 to wrestle with ways the state’s largest farm organization should address the hot topics of CAUV, water quality and taxes.
Christmas decoration safety tips
Choosing decor wisely and using it correctly will help to keep you and your home safe this holiday season.
The personal farmer: Hawk Meats turns farm market model on its ear
Promoting the quality of a farm’s product, according to Sam Hawk, is every bit as important as the day-to-day production work. Hawk has no problem discussing his passion for farming.
Vacant farm buildings can hold value
A survey of the Midwest shows the value of renting agricultural buildings.
Marcellus and Utica shale: Belmont, Monroe counties lead Ohio permitting
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources granted 79 permits during the month of November.
Trumbull County: Conservationists’ efforts are honored
The Trumbull County Cooperator of Year was awarded to the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership.
Ohio sheep producers honor peers and industry supporters at symposium
Karen Locke of Warsaw, Ohio, received the 2014 Charles Boyles Ohio Master Shepherd Award for her contributions to the sheep industry and its organizations in Ohio.
Milk prices are about to fall big time
For all of 2015, Class III futures are currently averaging $16.51/cwt, which would put the average mailbox price in Federal Order 33 at about $18/cwt for the year.
Richland County food pantry competes for grant money
Rural Ohio food pantry among those competing in Walmart's Food Pantry Holiday Makeover.
Coal-filled stockings just got cheaper thanks to lower prices
Coal prices have risen slightly in the past year, but the increase has been so minimal — at 2 percent, or $5-7 per ton — that consumers will not feel the impact.
