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ODA announces grain license suspension after audit shows issues
A grain elevator in Archbold is no longer permitted to handle grain.
Little distinction between animal and human to abusers
Editor: I read comments recently by local resident and preservationist Stevie Halverstadt. She spoke of the importance of upholding the laws and described a society without them as “lawless.” I use this same example when speaking of laws surrounding the cruelty and neglect of animals. People often say to me “you must really love animals.”
Cheese means tourism, local dollars
This is the sidebar to a larger feature on the family-owned cheese businesses in east central Ohio. To read the feature, and view the slide show, click here. BERLIN, Ohio — Something about cheese is unique, maybe the distinctive dairy smell, the milky taste or the smooth, creamy texture that makes it easy to chew.
Country estate auctioned for $700,000
– Auctioneer Eugene F. Kiko of Russ Kiko Associates Inc. Auctioneers, Canton, Ohio, held the Robert L. Hunker trust auction July 18 in Waynesburg, Ohio, with 650 registered bidders. The 73-acre country estate sold for $700,000. The top-selling item was a New Holland 6610 diesel tractor that sold for $21,000. Other highlights included a Steinway
Michigan next for livestock standards
SALEM, Ohio — Ohio legislators aren’t the only ones taking action regarding livestock care standards this summer. Michigan state Reps. Mike Simpson and Jeff Mayes introduced a package of bills June 19 to standardize livestock care requirements. The bills, H.B. 5127 and H.B. 5128, would have the following impact: * Establish that the Department of
FSA Andy for July 2, 2009
Hello Again! Here I sit, it’s Friday afternoon and I’m trying to figure out what to write for this article. FSA stuff can be a little boring and, of course, we are never allowed to provide an opinion because the agency is concerned that someone would come back and sue them for following some opinions.
Wastewater treatment system may fuel Pearl Valley Cheese future
FRESNO, Ohio — A Swiss immigrant came to the United States with a dream and 81 years later — the dream continues. Pearl Valley Cheese was founded in 1928 by Ernest Stalder, a Swiss immigrant. He and his wife, Gertrude, began by making one 200-pound Swiss cheese wheel per day. Today, the company makes about
Giant hogweed found in Butler County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning residents of Forward Township in Evans City, Butler County, that giant hogweed, a noxious and invasive weed that can cause blistering and scarring on the skin of susceptible people, has been confirmed in their area.
What’s the prognosis on equine limb fractures?
URBANA, Ill. — Up until the 2006 Preakness Stakes, it was nearly set in stone that if a horse breaks a leg, its future is not bright. But then came Barbaro, the thoroughbred predicted to win the Preakness that year. After shattering its right hind limb in several places and undergoing five hours of surgery,
New attractions make a bigger equine experience at Ag Progress Days
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Equine Experience at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days has a history of delivering a mix of attractions and activities that educate and entertain horse lovers of all ages. As Penn State’s equine science program has expanded, so has the Equine Experience, notes Ann Swinker, associate professor of equine science, offering
