Ohio Holstein wins national award
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — An Ohio Holstein is the first to win the Holstein Association USA’s new award, Star of the Breed.
First winner
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Farmers join to build cheese house
Over the past two years, several dairy farms in Ohio’s Belmont County area have been forced to close their doors. Lower milk prices in 2006, coupled with the high cost of inputs, kept farmers from making ends meet and some felt they had no choice but to get out of the business.
Hurry up and wait: Use rain delays to make planting and crop decisions, experts...
SALEM, Ohio — Rain showers. Tile washouts. Mud.Thanks to Mother Nature, you’re already falling behind schedule with spring tillage and planting.In the past week,...
Dairy boosters crown 30th princess
SALEM, Ohio — The Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters met April 20 at the Center of Salem for the annual spring banquet.
This year,...
South Korea lifts ban on U.S. beef
South Korea agreed April 18 to lift its ban on U.S. beef, an action that should allow the U.S.-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement to move forward.
Good neighbors and environmental stewards honored by Ohio coalition
COLUMBUS — Two things are important to this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award winners: each farm’s rich history and bright future, thanks to the owners’...
GreenEnergyTV spotlights green work
SALEM, Ohio — Craig Zamary says he’s passionate about the environment.The 30-something from Mahoning County, Ohio, drives a hybrid Toyota Prius and uses geothermal...
Farms won’t sink, thanks to FarmLink
City streets and skyscrapers don’t make the best elements for farming. But Jessica and Emmy Levine have found those metropolitan components don’t necessarily prevent agriculture, either.
Spring Dairy Expo Ohio Holstein sale shatters 27-year-old record
COLUMBUS — In the 2008 Spring Expo Holstein Sale held March 27-29 in Columbus, lot No. 1, Aldens Ramos Emerald VG 87 EX MS...
Coalition proposes funding plan to address Chesapeake Bay water woes
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association, Pennsylvania Builders Association, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation...
