Lower commodity prices temper farmland values
Farm states with concentrations in corn and soybeans experienced declines in cropland values.
Harvesting (and marketing) grain in hope
More than any other time in recent memory, farmers this year are harvesting in hope. That is, their collective marketing plan is to hope that prices get better.
Pleasant surprises as the harvest progresses
After all the summer hype, grain crops are better than expected and carryout projections are low enough that analysts still see good sales opportunities.
Union Co. farmer sues ODA over pipeline on preserved farmland
Attorneys for the Bailey family filed two lawsuits July 12 to force the Ohio Department of Agriculture to defend its land from the pipeline and to stop Columbia Gas of Ohio from moving forward with eminent domain proceedings.
New native plant species discovered in Ohio in 2021
The number of native plant species in Ohio grew by five in 2021.
Ohio State Fair 2011
Check out the sale results of the 2011 Ohio State Fair. New records were set, including grand champion steer: $85,000.
Growing hops
Ohio hops production is making a comeback as the craft brewing industry grows and demand for a locally grown product rises.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau honors Potter, Mifflin county leaders
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau presented Edward Kosa of Potter County with its 2014 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award
Michigan farmer fights to keep the hogs he raises
Michigan farmer fined $700,000 for keeping swine the state says are a health and safety threat.
More than 100 black bear sightings in Ohio in 2008
ATHENS, Ohio — One hundred-five black bear sightings were reported in 21 Ohio counties last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...
