Farm incomes could take a dive in 2024: USDA report
A drop of nearly $40 billion, or 25.5%, in net farm income was predicted in the 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast, driven largely by climbing production costs and declining crop prices.
Pork industry reviews African Swine Fever precautions
African Swine Fever has not been detected in the United States, and pork industry leaders want to keep it that way but also recognize the need for a plan.
Darke County cattlemen think outside box to promote beef industry
The Darke County Cattlemen’s Association received the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association's Outstanding County Award for its education and outreach efforts.
Troubling news exacerbates low commodity prices
Marlin Clark digs into global production and trade patterns that have been exacerbating low commodity prices, especially, related to corn and soybeans.
Spotting snow fleas
Snow fleas are, by far, the most abundant of all the arthropods, occupying habitats throughout the world, including Antarctica.
Ohio State breaks ground on Multispecies Animal Learning Center
OSU celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Multispecies Animal Learning Center on Jan. 30 which will provide students with advanced agriculture education.
East Palestine leaders discuss new plans to move forward
Village leaders held a press event on Feb.2 to discuss economic development plans, clean-up updates and the villages new logo as they look to the future.
Beaver County farmer convicted of killing geese with poisoned corn
Robert Yost, 52, of New Galilee, Pennsylvania, and his employee, Jake Reese, 27, of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, were accused of using corn laced with a banned pesticide to kill geese and other birds on leased farmland.
The whistlepig has spoken!
High on Gobbler's Knob, about 3 miles outside the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a crowd of thousands gather every Feb. 2 to celebrate Groundhog Day.
Two sides to every story
It’s not often your community turns into a national news story. But that’s what happened to editor Rachel Wagoner's hometown last February when a train derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio. She lives less than 4 miles away from the derailment.
