Land use planning decreases cost of rural development
The rural-urban interface has become one of Ohio's top agricultural issues in the past six months, according to OSU agricultural economist Larry Libby.
USDA shares grain transportation outlook
Trucks remain the dominant mode of choice for transporting agricultural products to market. The weaker U.S. economy, high fuel costs, expensive liability insurance rates, and changing asset valuations have lowered profits.
Looking into the future: Wayne County residents to decide on farmland preservation initiative
Farmland preservation measures have been effective across the nation. Will Ohio's efforts succeed? Wayne County Issue 1 comes to the voters Nov. 6.
W. Eugene Smith’s Pittsburgh Photographs: “Dream Street” resurrects his “magnum opus”
"Dream Street: W. Eugene Smith's Pittsburgh Photographs," an exhibition of work by one of the great photographers of mid-20th century American life, will open Nov. 3 at Carnegie Museum of Art.
Simmons Feed and Supply sells retail business
Witmer's Feed and Grain has purchased the the Simmons retail feed division, and Agland Co-op bought the supply truck. The new Simmons Grain Company will focus on wholesale.
Washington’s Revolutionary War tent conserved in Colonial Williamsburg
Gen. George Washington did not sleep under it, but he did plan the victory at Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution, under it.
More than anyone can possibly take in
Through the day, more than 5,000 people walked through the entrance gate on Sept. 29 and onto the grounds to find more displays, products, information and activities than they could possibly take in.
Ashland County Fair lamb gets $36 a pound bid
The Ashland County Agricultural Society donated two 4-gallon butter churns commemorating the 150th Ashland County Fair that were sold for $1,000 each, with the proceeds donated to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Effort
Apple butter festival slated for Historic Roscoe Village
The 32nd annual Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival Oct. 19-21 offers fun and entertainment for all ages with a craft show, demonstrations, special appearances by Johnny Appleseed, and a variety of contests.
Tuscarawas County Fair junior fair sales top $280,000; averages stay high
Bidders spent a $17,319 for the 55 lambs, $98,247 for the 214 hogs, and $115,217 for the 68 market steers.
