Summit County Fair market livestock sale results
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions, and see if you're in a slideshow of photos taken at this year's Summit County Fair.
Ohioan accepts the West Point challenge
(Editor's note: Skipping class is not an option for Weston Boose, a college freshman. Neither is not making his bed before he leaves the...
Oil prices, weak dollar driving up food and commodity prices
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Commodity prices — and resulting food prices — are rising sharply, driven by a combination of factors that include high oil prices spurring biofuels growth, a weak dollar and world production and consumption trends, according to an analysis by Purdue University agricultural economists.
Farm employment: It’s about the people, not just the cows
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- There are aspects of farming that producers can't control, such as grain markets, input costs and the weather, but employee...
World ‘avoided deforestation’ program would reduce global carbon emissions
COLUMBUS — Wealthy nations willing to collectively spend about $1 billion annually could prevent the emission of roughly half a billion metric tons of carbon dioxide per year for the next 25 years, new research suggests.
Congress urged to block NAIS
SALEM, Ohio -- Eleven agricultural groups from across the U.S. have asked Congress to block the advancement of USDA's National Animal Identification System.
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Under pressure: Ag input costs continue to climb
While average crop farm incomes are at record highs, so too are total debt/equity levels.
Animal welfare: Consumers want to know farm animals are cared for
WASHINGTON -- Can consumers and farmers come to the table to discuss animal care and welfare down on the farm?The American Farm Bureau Federation...
Build or bust: Dairies, suppliers seeing strong growth
SALEM, Ohio -- Freestall and feeding barns bigger than football fields. Brand new parlors, double-12s and larger. Bulk tanks to hold 6,500 gallons of...
Carroll County Junior Fair Auction Results
Find out who topped the livestock competitions, and see if you're in a slideshow of photos taken at this year's Carroll County Fair.
