Visionary leaders in Ohio’s agricultural community to be honored in August
COLUMBUS — Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio’s farm and agribusiness community will be honored...
USDA funds research to study the effects of weather variability on cattle
MADISON, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture.
House and Senate ag committees approve 2013 farm bill
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate ag committees both approved their respective versions of the farm bill this week, the House by a vote of 36 to 10, and the Senate approval was 15-5.
ODNR to release 2012 Utica shale well production numbers
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will release the 2012 Utica shale well production results today. Join us at the Shale Gas Reporter for live coverage of the event.
Gardner Farms: A love for the environment and family
Far off the beaten path in southwestern Pennsylvania, stands a farm with a sign on an outbuilding displaying one of its proudest achievements: 2012 Farmer of the Year for the Washington County Conservation District.
Horse plowing at Rohrer Farm is a spring tradition
Nearly 20 teams gathered May 11 at the Rohrer Farm near Wadsworth to demonstrate horse plowing to the public.
Out for blood: Ticks, Lyme disease cases on the rise in Ohio
Warmer weather is finally here and with the rising temperatures comes the emergence of ticks that may carry dangerous diseases, and are now looking to feed.
OARDC breaks ground on new ag engineering building
After a tornado destroyed their building in September of 2010, a new research and engineering facility is being built that will house some 50-plus staff.
1,300 first graders at Ashtabula County Ag Day
The Ashtabula County Farm Bureau and the OSU Extension office in Ashtabula County taught more than 1,100 first graders where their food comes from.
Marcellus and Utica shale update: Carroll County continues to lead in Utica shale drilling...
Carroll County continues to be the drilling hub in the Utica shale in Ohio. During April, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 24 permits for wells in Carroll County. All of the permits issued were to Chesapeake Exploration.
