Octagon Earthworks opens to public
NEWARK, Ohio -- The Ohio Historical Society, in conjunction with the Newark Earthworks Center at The Ohio State University at Newark and the Great...
Shale gas: A global phenomenon
WASHINGTON -- Initial assessments of 48 shale gas basins in 32 countries suggest that shale gas resources, which have recently provided a major boost...
Scientists research cost effective methods of manure management
MADISON, Wis. -- Recycling manure is an important practice, especially for large livestock producers. Manure can be used as fertilizer in crop production, aiding...
Undercover video bans appealing to farmers, not so to activist groups
Farmers say enough with the campaigns, agendas ... animal rights groups say they're educating the public.
Syngenta, Bayer to co-develop new tool to combat weed resistance
BASEL, Switzerland -- Syngenta and Bayer CropScience announced recently a co-development agreement on an HPPD herbicide tolerance trait for soybeans.The trait is in early...
Bred heifer tops Daffodil Dairy Sale at $4200
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- The 37th Annual Daffodil Dairy Sale was held March 31 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds.High seller Topping the sale at $4200...
Tree-age gets OK to expand label for invasive pests
WOBURN, Mass. -- Many states now have a new tool in their pest management arsenal; recently Arborjet announced that Tree-age insecticide received expanded label...
EPA approves corn trait stack with two modes for insect control
MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Syngenta in North America recently announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted registration approval for the Agrisure Viptera 3220...
Warming climate could cause reduction in U.S. crops
WASHINGTON — The current global trend of rising average temperatures could bring worrisome reductions in crop yields within a decade.Computer models According to Michael...
Ohio livestock coalition announces neighbor of the year
COLUMBUS -- Themes of animal well-being, environmental issues and communicating with consumers were prevalent at the 2011 Ohio Livestock Coalition Annual Meeting and Industry...