World economic woes hit home; soft grain trade, cattle to follow
The strength of the U.S. dollar, which has trended upward since 2014, does not bode well for exports. Commodities are cyclical, so manage your risk and margin.
Ohioan makes it through first year at West Point
When the 1,300 young men and women entered the gates of the United States Military Academy last June to begin careers as officers in the U.S. Army, time became a watch word.
Senate, House pass livestock care ballot initiatve
SALEM, Ohio -- The bills authorizing an agricultural ballot initiative, H.J.R. 2 and S.J.R. 6 have officially been passed through both the Ohio House...
Enter the Farm and Dairy photo contest
Attention shutterbugs! Have you ever wanted to shoot a cover photo? Well, Farm and Dairy is offering you that chance. We are conducting a...
Nutrient field studies starting to show results
Scientists are starting to understand how ag nutrients are leaving farmers' fields.
Optimism and hope reign supreme for a Jefferson County dairy farm
The Griffiths work as a team to farm 225 acres and milk 80 head of cattle two times a day.
Retiring farmers can get additional CRP payments if helping new farmer
WASHINGTON -- The USDA is offering a new Transition Incentives Program (TIP) to encourage retired or retiring farmers to transition their land to beginning...
Ohio’s first quarter shale oil and gas production increased
Ohio's first quarter shale oil production increased 24% from a year ago, and 1Q gas production jumped 80% from 2015.
Kasich announces cuts in ag department, Extension, ag research
Ohio Gov. John Kasich's proposed biennium budget includes a 9 percent cut in the general funding to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and cuts of 10 percent to OSU Extension and 10 percent to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in fiscal year 2012.
Youth win big at 2011 Trumbull County Fair market livestock sale
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions at this year's Trumbull County Fair.
