Yearly Archives: 2013
Ecosystems work best when there’s diversity
Additional species in a plot contributed to a gradual increase in both soil fertility and biomass production over a 14-year period.
Visionary leaders in Ohio’s agricultural community to be honored in August
COLUMBUS — Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio’s farm and agribusiness community will be honored...
USDA funds research to study the effects of weather variability on cattle
MADISON, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture.
House and Senate ag committees approve 2013 farm bill
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate ag committees both approved their respective versions of the farm bill this week, the House by a vote of 36 to 10, and the Senate approval was 15-5.
As you’re planting, remember FSA deadlines
Hello Again!
Is your corn in the ground? Is your wheat ready for the bin? Are you prepping for beans yet? Are you just a...
ODNR to release 2012 Utica shale well production numbers
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will release the 2012 Utica shale well production results today. Join us at the Shale Gas Reporter for live coverage of the event.
Ohio farmers to donate eggs to foodbanks
COLUMBUS -- To help in the fight against hunger in Ohio, egg farmers across the state will be donating approximately 766,800 eggs to hunger...
Gardner Farms: A love for the environment and family
Far off the beaten path in southwestern Pennsylvania, stands a farm with a sign on an outbuilding displaying one of its proudest achievements: 2012 Farmer of the Year for the Washington County Conservation District.
You’ll know it when you see it
In the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court case Jacobellis v. Ohio, Justice Potter Stewart wrote a concurring opinion he hoped would establish a legal standard...
Winners, losers and eighth place
Blue for first, red for second, third is white, fourth is yellow and fifth is green. By the time they blow past the primary...
