Ticks may be able to spread chronic wasting disease between deer
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that ticks may be able to transmit Chronic Wasting Disease between deer.
Strickler looks back on 30 years with Ohio State Fair
After 30 years with the Ohio State Fair, general manager Virgil Strickler is planning to retire near the end of the year. He is leaving a legacy of passion for agriculture and love for the state's fairs.
How could the haze of wildfires affect crop growth?
Smoke from Canadian wildfires in 2023 has potential to cause harm to plants, but the diffuse light may help to offset reductions in overall light intensity.
Jittery traders want to ignore USDA reports
There are a lot of traders talking their positions right now. Marlin Clark measures the anecdotal concerns against recent numbers from USDA.
Rain brings relief, issues to farms in region
Some parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania are out of drought, but the stormy summer weather has brought new issues for farmers.
2023 Harrison County Fair sale results
The 2023 Harrison County Fair junior livestock sale total was $565,257.10. The sale was held June 25.
Local dairy farmers recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association
David King, of Fremont, Ohio, and Dustin and Carrie Gingerich, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, were awarded the 2023 Young Jersey Breeder Award on June 21 at the association’s annual meeting, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
More than 450 people evacuated after gas leak at Columbiana Co. well pad
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management is responding to a natural gas release from a well in Columbiana County, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a press release July 11.
What’s in Ohio’s budget for ag, rural life?
The final version of Ohio's next operating budget, signed July 4 by Gov. Mike DeWine, includes funding for water quality, state and county fairs, rural infrastructure and several provisions to cut taxes for individuals and businesses.
Emily Mullen ushers family dairy farm into future by bottling milk
Emily Mullen knew bottling milk was the way forward for her family's farm but it took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears and a little bit of faith to get there.
