Tag: Ohio
Changes to Ohio’s definition of “agriculture” could benefit bio-energy
Bio-energy from anaerobic digesters could be “agriculture in nature” if at least 50 percent of feedstock used to produce the fuel came from the same property.
Ohio Pork Congress honors standouts
COLUMBUS — The 2012 Ohio Pork Congress held in Columbus Feb. 7-8 honored Ohio’s pork industry standouts. The event showcased the latest trends and...
Ohio compost operator course offered March 21-22
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2012 Ohio Compost Operator Education Course takes place March 21-22 at the Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research...
Harrison Co. court rules against Chesapeake based on lease language
CADIZ, Ohio — A 1959 lease is at the root of a lawsuit in Harrison County against Chesapeake Exploration.A decision was handed down Jan....
Ohio’s Don Van Nostran receives national award for leadership in sheep...
Retired Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative general manager Don Van Nostran, and the Moore family of Cottage Hill Farm, Flushing, Ohio, received national recognition from the sheep industry earlier this year.
Ohio conference offers training for crop advisers and farmers
ADA, Ohio — Farmers and certified crop advisers who attend Ohio State University’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference this year will have several opportunities...
USDA announces CRP sign-up
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning March 12 and ending April 6. Conservation...
Ohio Farmers Union supports limited moratorium on fracking permits
COLUMBUS — Like most Ohio landowners, members of the Ohio Farmers Union discussed Ohio’s natural gas boom during their 2012 public policy discussion, held...
Chesapeake files lawsuit against 95 property owners in two Ohio counties
A court battle is beginning over 6,000 leased acres in Carroll and Columbiana counties.
Carroll Countians gather to speak out against the closing of the...
Carroll County residents are passionate about agriculture and aren't afraid to tell the USDA their opinion over the loss of the FSA office.
