Ohio dairy farmer wins national honor
Ohio Holstein breeder Bill Ramsey will receive Dairy Shrine breeder award at World Dairy Expo.
Pink tractor is Lorain County girl’s tribute to her father
Not all John Deere tractors are painted green and yellow, and not all are this special.
Backyard poultry is a hatching trend; growers say it’s educational, nutritional, peaceful
With a little planning, backyard poultry can be rewarding experience.
2010 Portage County Fair market livestock winners
Aug. 26 & 28, 2010
Sale Total: $283,010
Total Lots: 522
STEERS
Number of Market Lots: 74
Average: $1.64/pound with champions; $1.50/pound without
Grand champion exhibitor: Olivia Blay
Bid: $5.01/pound Weight:...
Bob Barker, MFA call for action against veal and dairy farming
Editor's Note: Here is a link to the two initial news releases that are incorporated into this article. One is from MFA, the other...
Lower wheat production across the globe may mean brighter economy
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A drought in Russia and reduced global wheat production along with shifts in U.S. crop production affect the entire U.S....
GIPSA rule changes could devastate seedstock producers in cattle industry
Cattlemen plan to fight back against proposed GIPSA rule changes at annual roundup.
Pricing corn can be a tricky decision
COLUMBUS -- How to price corn for silage is a perennially challenging question. The best answer will vary depending on the point of view:...
Diversifying income is ensuring a Muskingum County farm’s success
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — There’s nothing nutty or crazy about Nutty Acres Farm in Muskingum County — it’s just a farm family diversifying itself to...
Pacelle pledges support for Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, Buckeye ag agreeement
The Humane Society of the United States CEO Wayne Pacelle told board members he upholds the ballot decision Ohioans approved last fall...
