Yearly Archives: 2025
Opinion: USDA turmoil will set back farmers
Big changes are happening at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the name of efficiency, but it may spell trouble for farmers who are left in the lurch.
February WASDE turns out to be a flop
Marlin Clark weighs in on the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and offers insight on price movements in the grain markets.
Trail cameras: An obsession
Tami Gingrich helps readers navigate the basics of choosing and placing a trail camera, so they can enjoy the secret wildlife behaviors they reveal.
Ohio reports first case of bird flu in a human
An adult Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus, the Ohio Department of Health said.
Rehabilitating opossums is a labor of love for Stark Parks volunteer
Shandy Myers has dedicated over 15,000 hours and rehabilitated hundreds of animals by volunteering for Stark Parks over the last 12 years.
Farmers asked to define their ‘why’ at Pa. Dairy Summit
Nearly 400 producers and agribusiness representatives were asked to consider the question “What is your why?” on Feb. 5 at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit.
How to safely store eggs and find alternatives amid rising prices
Ohio State University experts discuss how to store eggs for a longer shelf life and how to find alternative to eggs amid rising prices.
Knox County poaching case ends with guilty plea
Christopher M. Waters, 44, of Loris, South Carolina, recently pleaded guilty in Mount Vernon Municipal Court to 12 deer and wild turkey hunting violations.
Buckeye Agricultural Museum adds two new board members
The Buckeye Agricultural Museum & Education Center recently named Heather Reed and Forrest Lang to its board of directors.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 13, 2025
The Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club had a meeting on Feb. 4.
