Transgenic sweet corn no more susceptible to Goss’s wilt disease
A new study from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service provides evidence showing no increase in disease susceptibility in transgenic sweet corn treated with glyphosate.
McGuffey FFA’er brings home Star in Agribusiness
McConn’s swine production project starts from the beginning of life for many of her hogs, and her records show that.
Specialty crop workshop set in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, March 5
BUTLER, Pa. -- Each year the Farm Service Agency fields numerous phone calls from individuals interested in starting a farming operation.
Most of the callers...
A roundup of FFA news for Feb. 25, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Black River and Zane Trace FFA chapters.
A roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 25, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Silver Stirrups 4-H club.
Hooked
It may not be a typical FFA project but at Firelands High School, students spend downtime with yarn and hook in hand, crocheting for a cause.
#ThankstoFFA, I became an ag teacher
Agricultural Education and FFA shaped who Jamie is today, and made her decide to become an Ag Teacher so she could give her own students the same opportunities she was given.
USDA funds available for western basin improvements
Applications received from Ohio livestock farmers will receive priority for funding.
De-icing salts can damage trees, shrubs
The Tree Care Industry Association offers tips to de-icing your sidewalks without causing damage to trees, shrubs and other landscape plants.
Backyard poultry series coming to Coshocton County
A two-part series on backyard chickens will be held March 9 and 16 at 6 p.m.
