Roundup of 4-H news for April 19, 2018
Catch up with local 4-H groups, including Tusky Valley Farmers 4-H, 4-H'ers Unlimited, the Breeders & Feeders 4-H club and Village Varieties 4-H club.
Pa. performance-tested bull sale grosses more than $286,000
Beef producers earned $286,300 for top-quality bulls at the 45th Pennsylvania Performance-Tested Bull Sale.
Asthma differences in adults and children
As the winter cold season melts into seasonal spring allergies, many people may start to experience sneezing, wheezing and other breathing difficulties.
Wayne Co. residents share disdain for Wiles Lagoon with Ohio EPA
Wayne County residents voiced concerns about the planned Quasar-Wiles biosolids lagoon directly to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency April 17, but many of the comments won’t make a difference on whether or not the project goes forward.
How to divide your perennials
Herbaceous perennials are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants and to propagate a prized perennial.
Ohio Poultry Association honors excellence
The Ohio Poultry Association presented its top awards at the annual banquet.
Farmers’ cover crop advice, keep it simple
Farmers gathered at Pilgram Farm, Mercer County, to discuss cover crops April 11. Researchers, educators and producers all chimed in to give advice.
USDA offers financial assistance for producers
Emergency assistance funding is available to help livestock producers recover from disasters in 2017.
Automation makes Erf family better farm managers
Two years ago, the Erf brothers of Huron County, Ohio, upgraded their calf-hutch feeding operation to a fully automated calf weaning facility.
Penn State’s reunion weekend set for June 1-3
Registration is open for We Are Weekend, the Penn State Alumni Association's summer event that's scheduled for June 1-3.
