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USDA compensating women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers for past discrimination
COLUMBUS — If you are a female farmer or rancher or a Hispanic farmer or rancher and you believe the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) improperly denied farm loan benefits to you for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000 because of your gender or race, you may be eligible to apply for compensation.
Dangerous crime: Tampering with electric meters
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Every year, rural electric cooperatives across the country cope with thieves — folks who deliberately tamper with their electric meter to steal power. Not only is this practice extremely dangerous, it’s a serious crime that can result in hefty fines and jail time. There have been numerous cases in which consumers interfered
CWT announces herd retirement
Bids to remove cows being accepted May 28 through June 25.
Grain markets higher after USDA reports
The USDA Prospective Plantings Report, followed by friendly export reports, have helped fuel some bullish enthusiasm for the grains.
Next round of dairy buy-out is open
Bids to remove cows being accepted through May 1.
Business Profile: Hoopes Fertilizer
EAST ROCHESTER, Ohio — A piece of equipment at Hoopes Fertilizer is putting a new twist on an old job.
Is Belmont County site a good place for carbon dioxide sequestration?
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership, recently released a report on the geology of a potential carbon dioxide sequestration well site in eastern Ohio’s Belmont County.
Woman drops civil charges against Ken Wiles
SALEM, Ohio — The woman who cried ‘animal abuse’ and summoned national attention to a Wayne County hog farm has dropped her civil lawsuit against the farm owner. Ingrid DiMarino, a former employee on the Wiles hog farm near Creston, dropped her case against Ken Wiles April 30. However, Wiles may not be in the
Long-time hobby: Exotic bird stamps
A person doesn’t have to go to a lot of effort to collect topical bird stamps, says columnist Roy Booth.
Spring plowing at Roger Shira’s place
The Central Ohio Draft Horse Association was out in force over the first full weekend in April at Roger Shira’s farm on Cassell Road, south of Fredericktown.
