Old dog, new trick
WASHINGTON - Super Slurper, a cornstarch-based superabsorbent polymer invented by Agricultural Research Service scientists over 30 years ago, continues to fan the entrepreneurial spirit.
There’s good news and bad news …
AKRON, Ohio - Dean Foods Company will close its Reiter Dairy production operation in Barberton and shift production due to excess capacity.
Rare tractors are real treasures
EAST SPARTA, Ohio - There are only seven Farmaster tractors left in the world and just six Intercontinentals.
Animal ID system goes voluntary
Ag marketing conference: Stay at the top while improving the bottom line
COLUMBUS - Ohio ranks in the top five nationally for direct farm sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a direct marketing conference in January is designed to keep Ohio farmers at the top when it comes to exploring trend opportunities, reaching new markets, and improving their bottom line.
Farm Bureau honors ag leaders for lifetime work
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation awarded its highest honors to four Ohioans Nov. 30 during the farm group's annual meeting in Columbus.
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates weigh in on raw milk debate
COLUMBUS - The 329 delegates to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting last week faced 267 pages of proposed state and national policies.
Southwest Ohio farm to host new beef heifer development program
SALEM, Ohio - A southwestern Ohio farm and its operators have been chosen to help kick off Ohio's first beef heifer development program.
State revokes egg farm permits
SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture, backed by proof Ohio Fresh Eggs operators left out pertinent information on permit applications, shut down the egg farm Nov.
2007 Ohio growers congress to offer education, networking opportunities
COLUMBUS - Fruit and vegetable growers and marketers may participate in the 2007 Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress, which will also include the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Conference, the Mid American Ag and Hort Human Resource Conference and the National Bramble Conference.