Researchers unlock genetic clues to help grapes survive winter
Cornell University goes 3D to find genetic answers. The more researchers understand the complexities of the genetic system, the better breeders will be able to improve cold tolerance of grapes.
Dairy profitability looks better in 2017
The long-term issues depressing dairy prices are the strong dollar, the continuing Russian embargo on EU dairy imports, and problems in the Middle East.
Organic or backyard flock owners need to practice biosecurity
Poultry flock owners, regardless of size or confinement practices, need to set up their biosecurity game to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
Ohio Utica Shale gas production up 43% in 2016
Ohio’s natural gas production from Utica Shale play wells was up 43.39% in 2016.
Pa. approves over-order milk premium
The Pa. Milk Marketing Board approved two producer pricing orders March 21, including an order establishing the over-order premium at $1.60 per hundredweight through September.
Columbiana County farms among Ohio’s top-producing herds
Five dairy farms in Columbiana County are among the top-producing herds in Ohio, as ranked by the DHI Cooperative.
Second Tennessee flock found with bird flu
The USDA’s APHIS has confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza, or bird flu, in a commercial breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee
Oil and gas permitting activity picking up in Ohio
Ohio issued 76 unconventional well permits so far this year and Pennsylvania, 196, a sign production is continuing on a steady pace (and definitely above last year's levels).
Fight Palmer amaranth from spreading
Ohio has declared a zero-tolerance threshold on Palmer amaranth, an aggressive weed that has been found in 18 Ohio counties. Do you know what to do if you find it in your fields?
US may be net exporter of natural gas by 2018
Liquefied natural gas exports expected to drive growth in U.S. natural gas trade; U.S. could be net exporter of natural gas by 2018.
