A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 4, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Cecil 4-H club.
A roundup of FFA news for Feb. 4, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Fort Frye, West Branch and Crestview FFA chapters.
Lead in drinking water a concern for some, but reducing exposure often simple
Reducing exposure to lead is an important health consideration, especially for households with young children or those who may be considering starting a family.
Restored EPA funding to help Pennsylvania farmers meet watershed goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has restored $3 million in program funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Robot-run lettuce farm in the works in Japan
The robots will complete all tasks related to growing, except for planting seeds.
Zika virus: Ohio State expert available to speak about disease-carrying mosquitoes
Zika virus is now present throughout Latin America and has also infected more than 30 people in the U.S. who contracted the disease while traveling abroad.
Nutrient field studies starting to show results
Scientists are starting to understand how ag nutrients are leaving farmers' fields.
Producers learn how to get ‘back to basics’ in pasture management
The North Central Ohio Grazing Conference offered dairy producers the opportunity to improve their grazing operations by hearing from fellow dairy producers and experts in the industry at the two-day event, Jan. 28-29, at the Buckeye Event Center, Dalton, Ohio.
Ohio Farmers Union talks COOL, trade deals at annual convention
Ohio Farmers Union discuss issues of top concern at annual convention in Columbus.
Pa. Department of Agriculture issues Pasture Maid whole milk advisory
Consumers who purchased Whole Milk (labeled as pasteurized) bottled by Pasture Maid Creamery in New Castle, Pennsylvania, are being told to discard the milk.
