MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture. Research funding The University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., received $9.9 million over five years to study the environmental impact of various dairy production systems and develop best management practices for [...]
2013 Farm Bill on track for summer votes
According to the ODNR, production reports were submitted for 87 wells in 2012. OF these, 65 were commercial producing wells, 19 were tested and shut-in and three were dry and abandoned.
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is announcing the launch of the state’s fourth Soybean Yield and Quality Contest for the 2013 growing season. Contestants must be current members of OSA and raise at least 10 acres of soybeans in Ohio. Those who are not currently OSA members may join when entering the [...]
COLUMBUS — To help in the fight against hunger in Ohio, egg farmers across the state will be donating approximately 766,800 eggs to hunger relief organizations over the next couple weeks to celebrate National Egg Month in May. The announcement was made recently during a breakfast reception hosted by the Ohio Poultry Association at the [...]
Far off the beaten path in southwestern Pennsylvania, stands a farm with a sign on an outbuilding displaying one of its proudest achievements: 2012 Farmer of the Year for the Washington County Conservation District.
Editor: There was an article in the local paper saying all 88 counties have to have a DWART — dangerous wild animal response team. I went to the Coshocton County EMA director’s office to speak with him. He is busy, he is in training and not there, and the best office closed when I was [...]
BURTON, Ohio — The Geauga Dairymen 4-H club held a meeting May 7.The club did a spring yard clean up for an elderly homeowner April 21. The club also donated a basket and provided baked goods to the Brad Wells Benefit Dinner in April.Member Vincent Ferrante was voted health and safety officer.Members shared what they [...]
ANDOVER, Ohio — On May 1-2, nine Pymatuning Valley FFA members participated in the 85th annual state FFA convention in Columbus. Jessica Krulic and Kristen Mook both participated in the Agri-Science fair, and received silver ratings. The chapter was also recognized on stage with a certificate for donating money to Children’s Hospitals. Randi McCallister, Sara [...]
COLUMBUS — To help in the fight against hunger in Ohio, egg farmers across the state will be donating approximately 766,800 eggs to hunger relief organizations over the next couple weeks to celebrate National Egg Month in May. The announcement was made recently during a breakfast reception hosted by the Ohio Poultry Association at the [...]
