Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A new tool helps farmers feed crops only as much as they really need, saving money and the environment.
Shale gas rig

The Utica and Marcellus shales are producing more than just natural gas. Some are suggesting the byproducts be exported.

Manufacturers of agricultural machinery are optimistic about near-term business expectations in most parts of the world.

CALDWELL, Ohio — Sheep and goat owners interested in using the FAMACHA system as a selective de-worming tool will want to attend a Sheep...
wheat combine

A Kansas wheat farmer filed a federal lawsuit against Monsanto June 3, and more cases are expected, after a field of genetically modified wheat was found in Oregon, causing wheat prices to fall.

This week's top stories include backyard poultry, shale gas permits, geocaching and Lyme disease.

The Lavelle family's Stonewall Farm in Athens County has been certified by the American Tree Farm System as meeting its standards for woodland stewardship.

A grower who produces 3,000 pounds of blueberries per acre (which is about average for Ohio) and earns $5 a pound can see $15,000 per acre in gross revenue.

Exact impact is unknown, but could be significant for U.S.-Chinese pork producers.

Ohio Department of Agriculture to expand Thousand Cankers Disease quarantine