From tea bags to Miatas, bioplastics on the rise
Bioplastics are made wholly or in part from renewable biomass sources such as sugarcane and corn, or from the digest of microbes such as yeast.
Experiments and education: Stacy Farm finds strength in family and community
For the past two decades, the Stacy Family Farm has been both a family and a community affair.
Covered Bridge Gardens transitions to commodities for next generation
Covered Bridge Gardens in Ashtabula County is not your grandfather's farm. It's not your father's farm either. It's a farm all of its own, and it's not afraid to change.
Paulus Farms has been progressive for more than 40 years
The first tractor a member of the Paulus family bought is still being put to limited use. The sense of tradition has led to some surprisingly forward-thinking approaches to farming.
Male chromosome hinders beef cattle reproduction
In the beef industry, if a cow does not get pregnant after breeding, she becomes an economic liability in the herd. Lack of calf production can significantly reduce annual revenue for producers.
Meat Animal Research Center marks 50 years
Fifty years ago Congress approved legislation that began the transfer of a Naval Ammunition Depot to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, thus creating the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center at Clay Center.
Top Farmer Conference helps farmers improve operations
Corn Belt farmers and agribusiness managers can learn strategies to adapt to a changing business environment at Purdue University’s annual Top Farmer Conference July 15-16.
Penn State Extension develops new water quality app
Penn State Extension is offering an innovative new mobile device application — or app — called “H2OSolutions,” to help private water system owners and professionals evaluate wells, springs and cisterns.
Western Reserve Cooperative: Business is growing along with the number of acres in crop...
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Farmers in northwest Pennsylvania have a new choice for their agronomy needs.
Western Reserve Cooperative established a new location in New...
Sarchione Ford expands options for consumers and farmers in northeast Ohio
RANDOLPH, Ohio -- They've been selling cars and trucks in Alliance for nearly 100 years, and now
Sarchione Auto Sales is ready to serve even...
