Ohio soybean seeds may be fragile, increased acres may lead to shortage
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio soybean growers, their sights set on increasing soybean acreage this year, may face crop production challenges due to less than...
Cornell to build new teaching winery
ITHICA, N.Y. — Cornell University plans to launch a 2,400 square-foot teaching winery at the Cornell Orchards this fall to enhance the education...
Cow enzyme inserted into corn plants and presto, whole thing yields biofuel
EAST LANSING, Mich. — An enzyme from a microbe that lives inside a cow’s stomach is the key to turning corn plants into fuel,...
DHI programs still on the increase
SAN ANTONIO — For the fourth consecutive year, the number of U.S. dairy cows on Dairy Herd Improvement programs increased — from 4.071 million...
Agri-Women promote ag education through youth Web site, program
COLUMBUS — American Agri-Women met recently for their annual policy-setting meeting in Columbus, Ohio.After an exchange with Provider Pals founder Bruce Vincent,...
Farm Focus sets field day for July at Marsh Farm
VAN WERT, Ohio — The Farm Focus Committee has set the date for the 2008 field day for July 29 at the Marsh Foundation...
Course teaches ag issues to teachers
COSHOCTON, Ohio — A continuing education course offered this June in Coshocton County is just the thing for people interested in contemporary agricultural issues...
New equine coalition hopes to have impact in Ohio
COLUMBUS — In an attempt to overcome numerous industry challenges, members of Ohio’s horse community have formed the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition (OEIC).
Broad support....
Chronic wasting disease found in four more deer
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Test results have detected the chronic wasting disease agent in four additional deer collected during the first week of the 2008...
New equine coalition hopes to have impact in Ohio
COLUMBUS — In an attempt to overcome numerous industry challenges, members of Ohio’s horse community have formed the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition (OEIC).
Broad support...