Monthly Archives: September 2012
Disaster assistance announced for Ohio, Pa. and W.Va. counties
COLUMBUS -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted Ohio Gov. John Kasich's request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for 85 of Ohio's 88...
Ohio Livestock Coalition keeps emphasis on communication
Sharing your farm story gets your point across, and 'takes time away' from the opposition
Blog: Wayne County is my favorite fair
Check out our video of the OSTPA semi pull winner, and a few of our pictures.
Keystone International opens Sept. 29
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- There will be several new events at this year's Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE), staged at the Pa. Farm Show Complex...
Marketing new foods
TOLEDO, Ohio - Grocery shopping behaviors indicate our nation loves new food items, and new items are big business. In last year's New Product...
Can your animals make you sick? Illness can go both ways
LONDON, Ohio -- Hollywood likes to promote the myth that humans are always the "victims" when it comes to diseases transmitted between animals and...
AgBiz Masters opens enrollment for next class
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. -- AgBiz Masters, a learning series for young and beginning farmers, has opened enrollment for its next class that will be held...
Ohio auto and homeowners insurance rates among lowest
COLUMBUS -- Ohio's 2011 average auto and homeowners insurance rates were again among the most competitive in the U.S. The Department of Insurance annually...
Economy impacts birthrates, housing
By JIM WOODARD
Creators Syndicate
The more obvious culprits in limiting home sales in today's market are the sluggish economy, continuing tight job market and tough...
Business expansion coming to Ohio; $259 million invested in communities
COLUMBUS -- Gov. John R. Kasich recently announced the approval of assistance for 17 projects set to create more than 1,300 jobs and retain...