Raise awareness for invasive species Feb. 21-27
Invasive species affect native species, natural resources and agriculture. National Invasive Species Awareness Week is used to recognize the many groups that work to manage, control and prevent invasive species across the country.
Crestview students pack ‘Meals of Hope’ for the hungry
Crestview FFA and high school packs 50,000 meals in an effort to fight local hunger.
#ThankstoFFA, my future is bright
#ThankstoFFA, Ohio FFA President Matthew Klopfenstein feels he has experienced personal and professional growth that has prepared him for the future.
Essential oils key to Cargill’s plan in reducing antibiotics in poultry
Cargill has been researching the use of non-medicated feed additives for several years as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.
Pennsylvania protects another 27 farms in 18 counties
The Pennsylvania preservation board approved budget of $31 million to preserve farmland in 2016; enrolls another 27 farms.
Around the web this week: Feb. 21
From wildflowers in Death Valley to bald eagles in Washington, D.C., here’s a recap of news from around the web this week.
5 stories farmers read this week: Feb. 20, 2016
This week’s biggest news includes a fire that destroyed one Medina County farmer’s equipment, the winner of the National Farmers Organization’s President’s Award, results from this year’s Championship Tractor Pull, a merger between Sunrise and Trupointe cooperatives and how to create a farm safety plan.
Why you say #ThankstoFFA
We asked FFA members and alumni to tell us what FFA means to them by saying #thankstoFFA and here is what they had to say.
Understanding weather patterns can get you ahead in the fields
Climate risk in agriculture is likely to be greater in the next 20 years. Manage that risk by keeping track of weather patterns in your area.
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
