Tag: farms
About those cow burps? Cattle are actually more green these days
If all U.S. beef was grass-fed, it would increase land use by 131 million acres.
Ohio Poultry Association speaks out about HSUS and UEP deal
COLUMBUS — Jim Chakeres, executive vice president, Ohio Poultry Association, said Ohio’s egg farmers are committed to producing safe, affordable and wholesome eggs, while maintaining the highest level of care for our hens.
HSUS/United Egg Producers’ animal care proposal
— Require conventional cages (currently used by more than 90 percent of the egg industry) to be replaced, through a phase-in period, with new,...
Don’t fret if your hay supply isn’t the best, some tips...
here are several ways to supplement and extend the existing hay for the winter season.
Revised farm estate, business guide now available
AMES, IOWA — The Agricultural Law Press has updated 16th edition of Dr. Neil E. Harl’s book, Farm Estate and Business Planning, in print and all forms of eBook.
Ohio budget ‘fair’ to agriculture; SWCD funding is restored
The Ohio budget passed by the legislature looks similar to the one passed in 2010-2011.
Carroll County and OSU Extension hire 4-H program coordinator
Carroll County 4-H youth will have a program coordinator for this year’s fair set for July 18-24.
The history of John Deere is long and windy
Although they’d been reluctant to dive into the budding gasoline tractor business, there was increasing pressure from Deere’s branch houses and dealers, who wanted a tractor to sell.
85 claims received after Archbold Elevator’s grain license suspended
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — More than $3.4 million will be paid out to grain producers after operations were halted at Archbold Elevator in April after...
Discovery of the Asian longhorned beetle in Ohio means trouble
CLERMONT, Ohio — The announcement by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that the Asian longhorned beetle was found in Ohio June 17 has panicked woodland owners, including maple syrup producers.
