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Farmers not smiling when saying 'peaches'

July 31, 2009

TOLEDO (AP) -- There's nothing fuzzy about it: Ohio is in for a much smaller peach crop this summer because of an extreme cold snap in January and a cool spring. The state's growers are expected to produce 2,340... Read Story.

[$] Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala set

July 10, 2009

TIFFIN --The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center (FELC) and Seeds of Hope Farm will host the second annual Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala on Aug. 8, from 6-9 p.m. on the St. Francis Campus in Tiffin. This premiere food and wine... Read Story.

[$] Plant disease hits eastern U.S. veggies early, hard

July 10, 2009

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Tomato plants have been removed from stores in half a dozen states as a destructive and infectious plant disease makes its earliest and most widespread appearance ever in the... Read Story.

[$] Scientists hope tiny insect can help save soybeans

July 10, 2009

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- An insect no bigger than a comma is being studied as a natural predator that farmers could use instead of chemicals to protect the nation's soybean crop from aphids. The... Read Story.

[$] Slowdown in once-booming organics troubles farmers

July 3, 2009

Slowdown in once-booming organics troubles farmers By RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press Writer The organic dairy industry was thriving when Allen and Jean Moody bought a 200-acre Wisconsin dairy farm in 2006 and joined the ranks of farmers churning out... Read Story.

[$] Taxing some gas out of greenhouse effect

June 26, 2009

COVENTRY, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont dairy farmers Tim Maikshilo and Kristen Dellert, mindful of shrinking their carbon footprint, have changed their cows' diet to reduce the amount of gas the animals burp -- dairy cows'... Read Story.

[$] Milking global warming: Moo-ve over burps COVENTRY, Vt.

June 25, 2009

Milking global warming: Moo-ve over burps COVENTRY, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont dairy farmers Tim Maikshilo and Kristen Dellert, mindful of shrinking their carbon footprint, have changed their cows' diet to reduce the amount of gas the animals burp -- dairy cows'... Read Story.

[$] Senate probe finds inflated prices in wheat market

June 25, 2009

Senate probe finds inflated prices in wheat market WASHINGTON (AP) -- A rise in speculative trading in wheat futures has artificially inflated their prices, making it harder for farmers and grain processors to hedge against risk. That can mean higher... Read Story.

Pork bans not bringing home the bacon

June 5, 2009

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Continued bans on U.S. pork imports by China, Russia and more than a dozen other countries have baffled government and industry officials, leading some to speculate that the issue is more... Read Story.

[$] Top steer falls in cheating probe

May 29, 2009

Top steer falls in cheating probe CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- A steer named Pete had a short but comfortable life on his way to a prize at the Wyoming State Fair. He lived out of the summer heat in a temperature-controlled barn, was bathed every day and ate... Read Story.

[$] The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing

May 15, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that it will offer soybean producers the opportunity to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order (Order), as authorized under the Soybean... Read Story.

[$] Wet spring slowing farmers, raising corn prices CHAMPAIGN,

May 14, 2009

Wet spring slowing farmers, raising corn prices CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- In an average year, southwestern Illinois farmer Richard Borgsmiller would have his 300-acre corn crop in the ground. This isn't an average year. Like farmers across the eastern Corn... Read Story.

Critics question self-inspections for flu in pigs

May 8, 2009

Kenny Brinker is on the front lines of the national drive to prevent an outbreak of swine flu on U.S. hog farms. But he's not a public health worker. He's a hog farmer in... Read Story.

Holgate's Thomas wins ag award from Monsanto

May 1, 2009

HOLGATE -- Tyler Thomas of Holgate High School was recently presented the school's highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB agricultural accomplishment award, sponsored by Monsanto. Thomas, the son of Mark and... Read Story.

State considering a second easement purchase program

May 1, 2009

COLUMBUS -- State agriculture officials are considering launching a second easement purchase program, this one aimed at adding smaller parcels from more counties to its... Read Story.

[$] Princess Camp a rousing success

April 24, 2009

Princess Camp a rousing success FAYETTE -- Recently 91 girls, ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade, attended this camp filled with activities that revolved around being a princess for 24 hours. The first Princess Camp was hosted by three Ohio State... Read Story.

[$] Pettisville's Nofziger receives 2009 DEKALB ag award

April 24, 2009

Pettisville's Nofziger receives 2009 DEKALB ag award PETTISVILLE -- Lucas Nofziger, a member of Pettisville FFA, was recently presented the school's highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanta.... Read Story.

[$] Northwest Ohio Conservation Camp scheduled for June 3-6

April 24, 2009

Northwest Ohio Conservation Camp scheduled for June 3-6 FAYETTE -- Northwest Ohio Conservation Camp, held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park, is scheduled for June 3-6. This popular camp is open to any youth from age 8 (and third grade)... Read Story.

Paulding's Vance wins school's top ag award

April 17, 2009

PAULDING -- Clint Vance of Paulding High School was recently presented the school's highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB agricultural accomplishment award, sponsored by Monsanto. Vance, the son of Dennis and... Read Story.

'Life on the Farm' photo contest

April 17, 2009

REYNOLDSBURG -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced the launch of its second annual "Life on the Farm" photo contest to feature Ohio's rich agricultural tradition. Participants will have until Dec. 31, 2009,... Read Story.

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