Ohio State center helps curb ‘addiction to oil’
COLUMBUS - Plant-derived industrial products play a key role in the country's plan to cut down dependence on foreign petroleum by boosting production and use of domestic energy and feedstock sources.
USDA’s policy analysis sets the stage for the next farm bill debate
It is labeled as a "risk management analysis paper," and USDA is careful to say that it is not a farm bill proposal, but the document released early in May in Washington certainly explores the potential for three policy proposals that are leading candidates for becoming the basis for the 2007 farm bill.
Ohioan has his own miniature John Deere museum
He was a "carpet farmer" as a kid. He was a farmer's helper in his youth. And now, he is an enthusiastic toy farmer.
Sprouts, microgreens rule at Mung Dynasty
PITTSBURGH - Maximizing the potential of microgrowing makes harvest a daily event at Mung Dynasty farm on Pittsburgh's south side.
Tall order
AUSTINBURG, Ohio - Wee Willie has big potential in the nursery industry. The tiny boxwood shrub, discovered, patented and trademarked by Bill and Pat Schubert at their Tree Tyme Nursery in Austinburg, is an example of the couple's attention to detail and a tribute to their persistence in a competitive business.
Organic goodness
CADIZ, Ohio - Instead of asking Mick Luber what he grows at Bluebird Farm, it might be easier to ask him what he doesn't grow.
Pork industry develops new food safety program
SALEM, Ohio - Pork producers soon will have a new certification program to smooth consumers' concerns over food safety and animal care.
Ox power
CHARDON, Ohio - A pair of oxen trudge through the woods, pulling a sled of logs over rough ground. A drover walks beside the animals, guiding them through the thick foliage.
Session yields strong opinions on white-tail deer damage
DELLROY, Ohio - "We'd like to grow some corn to feed our livestock, but the deer won't let us," said one farmer.
Cattle, hog prices have different look
Cattle and hog prices typically head in opposite directions in the summer months. In most years, cattle prices peak in March or April and move to a low in July or August.
