University of Kentucky study looks at food web predators
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Are there bad guys that could be good guys? In Mother Nature's circle of life, maybe.University of Kentucky doctoral student Katelyn...
FFA: Preparing the next generation of America’s leaders
More than 80 years ago, in a hotel in Kansas City, Mo., a small group of 33 young farm boys met to form an agricultural program for youth. Today, that same organization -- known as FFA is still growing with more than a half-million members from every U.S. state, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Part I of a three-part series.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 18, 2010
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Zane Trace FFA chapter held a leadership night Feb. 2. In attendance were four members of the Ohio FFA officer...
Tillage does the trick with pathogens
WOOSTER, Ohio -- By following a few simple recommendations, farmers who apply manure as a fertilizer to their no-till field can decrease the chance...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 18, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio — Country Friends 4-H group held its monthly meeting Feb. 1. The group decided to put a booth up in the Rogers...
Nearly $1 million up for grabs for Ohio organic farmers
COLUMBUS -- Ohio farmers transitioning to organic agriculture or currently certified organic farmers can receive assistance for meeting conservation goals through the Environmental Quality...
Pa. fire department rescues horse from ice
NORTH STRABANE, Pa. — A draft horse was rescued Feb. 16 by a caring group of firefighters in North Strabane and Peters Township.
UPDATE: As...
Proposed constitutional amendment moves closer to November ballot
The constitutional amendment proposed by the group, Ohioans for Humane Farms, moves closer to ballot.
Bale out: Ohioan invents a better way — the Kuhns Hay Accumulator system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- That old saying about necessity being the mother of all invention? It's true, you know. Just ask Kenny Kuhns.The Trumbull County,...
Kentucky Senate passes bill to create Livestock Care Standards Commission
Kentucky legislation moves through senate and now goes to house of representatives.
