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Farm bill moves to House floor
WASHINGTON – The House agriculture committee unanimously passed a new farm bill July 19 that expands benefits to nearly all sectors of agriculture, including fruits and vegetables.
Mahoning County sanctuary shelters unwanted exotics
Ellen and Doug Whitehouse, owners of Noah’s Lost Ark in Berlin Center, Ohio, began adopting unwanted or abused exotic animals about 10 years ago.
Bursting at the seams: Farm Science Review jam-packed with exhibits and demonstrations
Displays new for the 2001 Farm Science Review, Sept. 18-20 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near New London, Ohio, will cater to niche markets.
Cancun talks? No time for Baywatch
In this week’s commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun and how the discussion will be much more serious than what to wear to the beach.
Wheat acres fall while yields increase
While yields per acre are up, production is down, primarily because most farmers can no longer afford to grow wheat.
Researchers forecast mild algal bloom for Lake Erie
For the third year in a row, Lake Erie is expecting a below average algal bloom this summer, due largely to less heavy rainfall. The bloom is expected to be at a 3.5 on the severity index.
Real Bassin offers better artificial worm for bass fishing
At only 19 years old, Cohen Honkala has developed a line of artificial worms for bass fishing. Learn more about Real Bassin and Honkala’s fishing baits.
Electricity becomes a farm convenience
One hundred years ago, very few farms had electricity of any kind and an article in the December 1917 issue of Gas Review magazine told of its benefits.
Black vulture attacks on the rise
In the last 10-15 years black vulture attacks on Ohio livestock have increased. There are steps you can take to protect your livestock without breaking the law.
Over $3M available to protect Pa. wetlands, family farms
This year, Pennsylvania NRCS has $3.4 million available in both the Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) components of this 2014 Farm Bill program.
