A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 24, 2014:
BEACH CITY, Ohio — The Green Valley 4-H Club met July 14 at the Beach City Grange to discuss Stark County Fair decorations and the group’s community service project.
Ducks should be abundant for hunting season
The Columbus Dispatch reports that when fall and winter come around in Ohio, duck hunters should be in luck.
What’s happening with hops in Ohio
In terms of both production and economic opportunity, hops growing is hot in Ohio. But the second year of a study by Ohio State, at its Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, has yielded both good returns and cause for concern.
Western Illinois University offers resources to local farms
AgriNews reports that Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture is not only nationally recognized, but also provides assistance to area farmers through their organic research farm.
Drones could be useful in farming, according to professor
Columbia Daily Tribune recently reported that Bill Wiebold, professor at the University of Missouri, shared his ideas about how drones could be used for farming.
Keeping an eye on salmon runs and guinea fowl hatchings
We're keeping a close eye on the salmon that are making their journey north to spawn in Alaska and we're also checking on the guinea fowl "keets" that are beginning to hatch in Nebraska.
2014 Carroll Co. Fair tractor pull photo gallery
Who doesn't love a good tractor pull? Check out some of the tractors in the Carroll County Fair's Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractor class Friday Night.
Buffalo, New York art exhibit features rice farming
A photographer has found one particular subject to focus on for a collection of his pieces: rice.
Ohio Farmers Union to hold farm bill forum
Expert panel moderated by Ohio Farmers Union will include federal experts.
Jason Miller wins International Auctioneer Championship titles
Jason L. Miller, CAI, of Quaker City, Ohio, was crowned winner of the men’s National Auctioneers Association 27th International Auctioneer Championship.
