Checkoff can stay if ties severed to NPPC
The USDA reached an agreement with pork producers' groups to allow the pork checkoff to continue if the National Pork Board severs its ties to the National Pork Producers Council.
Jean Rhodes receives statewide award
Columbiana County volunteer Jean Rhodes recently received one of four Ohio Extension Agents Association Appreciation Awards presented statewide for 2000.
Welcome a new Farm and Dairy voice
Farm and Dairy Editor says hello to a new behind-the-scenes talent at the newspaper: food and family life editor Laurie Steeb.
Know the differences in crop insurance
Growers have many new choices in the crop insurance market, but the clock is ticking on the insurance deadline.
A mouse click away: FarmMarkets.com delivers quality farm products direct to the consumer
A northeastern Ohio Web company is offering farm fresh goods direct to the consumer.
Lost ancient city is rediscovered in Cleveland art exhibit
Some of the Roman Empire's most significant archaeological and artistic remains, unearthed in the 1930s, are brought together again for the first time since their discovery in the major exhibition "Antioch: The Lost Ancient City," on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art from March 25 through June 3.
Beaver-Lawrence Holstein Club celebrates past, looks to future
The Beaver-Lawrence Holstein Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special historical timeline.
‘N’-formation, please: Answering the tough fertilizer questions this spring
How much corn to plant this spring is going to be a tough decision for Ohio and Indiana farmers facing either shortages or extremely high prices for nitrogen fertilizers, a key input.
Hail to the first ladies
Although they play a major role when their spouses are in the White House, First Ladies are often forgotten when the presidential term ends. A wife of an Ohio congressman is working to change that with the creation of the National First Ladies' Library in Canton.
Ohio irrigation trials show bugs still exist
Here are the details of the three irrigation/wetland demonstration sites created in Ohio.