New fertilizer guide for field crops
New fertilizer guide for field crops By Alayna DeMartini COLUMBUS, Ohio—Farmers in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan now have a new...
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Chow Line: Some onions, ready-to-eat meat, and poultry products recalled
Chow Line: Some onions, ready-to-eat meat, and poultry products recalled By Tracy Turner How do I know if the onions...
Farm Science Review 2020: Online and free
FFA members and chaperone/alumni member attending the 2019 Farm Science Review. Submitted photo. Farm Science Review 2020: Online and free...
2020 Meigs County Fair Royalty Announced
From left, Kristin McKay 2020 Meigs County Fair Queen and Nevada Johnson 2020 Livestock Princess. Submitted images. 2020 Meigs County...
Meigs Co. Fair Moves Forward as Junior Fair Only, Schedule Released
Cattle were one species being shown at the 2018 Meigs County Fair. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Meigs Co. Fair Moves...
DeWine Restricts Fairs Further with Junior Fair Activities, Curfew
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. DeWine Restricts Fairs Further with Junior Fair Activities, Curfew COLUMBUS, Ohio...
Butter Cow Tradition to be Celebrated with Mini-Butter Cows
Even though the Ohio State Fair is canceled this year, you can still enjoy the annual butter cow tradition by...
Ohio Department of Agriculture Warning on Unsolicited Seed Packages
Unsolicited seed packages have been sent to some Ohio residents. Submitted photo. Ohio Department of Agriculture Warning on Unsolicited Seed...
Racine Southern FFA Student Earns Agribusiness and Production Systems Certification
Austin Rose Racine Southern FFA Student Earns Agribusiness and Production Systems Certification RACINE, Ohio - A Racine Southern FFA student...
OVB Recognizes Scholarship Winners
Ohio Valley Bank Scholarship Winners. OVB image. OVB Recognizes Scholarship Winners GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Ohio Valley Bank is recognizing the...
Snowville Creamery Upgrading its Production Capabilities in Meigs County
Snowville Creamery products. Company image. Snowville Creamery Upgrading its Production Capabilities in Meigs County MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Snowville Creamery...
Racine Southern FFA Awards Announced
Instructor Jenna Meeks and members of the Officer Teams socially distanced to greet members during a drive-through recognition of FFA...
Meigs Trade Days, Farmers’ Market, Yard Sales all set for the Weekend
Meigs Trade Days will be monthly at the Meigs County Fairgrounds through the summer and fall. Submitted photo. Meigs Trade...
Chow Line: Canning expected to be big this year amid COVID-19
Chow Line: Canning expected to be big this year amid COVID-19 By Tracy Turner I’m growing my own produce this...
Meigs County Fair Moving Ahead as Governor Finally Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Fairs
The Meigs County Fair, including the livestock shows such as the 2019 Dairy Show Alyssa Richards is seen participating in,...
Meigs County Fair Still Set for Aug. 17-22, 2020
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. Meigs County Fair Still Set for Aug. 17-22, 2020 POMEROY, Ohio...
2020 Ohio State Fair Cancelled
An image from the 2018 Ohio State Fair. 2020 Ohio State Fair Cancelled COLUMBUS,Ohio - Today, the Ohio Expositions Commission...
Farmers Impacted by COVID-19 Urged to Apply for CARES Act Assistance
Farmers Impacted by COVID-19 Urged to Apply for CARES Act Assistance WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Rob Portman has announced the U.S. Department...
Conservation Stewardship Program Signup Deadline Announced
Photo by Carrie Rose. Conservation Stewardship Program Signup Deadline Announced Application Deadline is May 29, 2020 POMEROY, Ohio – The...
Where’s the beef … pork … chicken … lamb?
Where’s the beef … pork … chicken … lamb? By Alayna DeMartini Meat prices are up. And some grocery stores...
Meigs Trade Days and Craft Bazaar Events Scheduled
Meigs Trade Days is back on track to open monthly following the COVID-19 closings. Submitted photo. Meigs Trade Days and...
OSU Certificate Programs Aimed at Agricultural Workforce Development
OSU Certificate Programs Aimed at Agricultural Workforce Development By Sherrie R. Whaley COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two new Ohio State University certificate programs,...
Frost Grips Grapes in Southern Ohio
Frost damaged early blooming grape varieties last week in southern Ohio. OSU Extension photo. Frost Grips Grapes in Southern Ohio...
State Waives Local Match for Fairs
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. State Waives Local Match for Fairs Grant Program All County and...
Darrell Norris & Son Greenhouses Set to Open for Season April 18
Inside the acre retail complex of Darrell Norris & Son Greenhouses. Photo by Carrie Rose. Darrell Norris & Son Greenhouses...
