Pigs gone wild have come to Ohio
Another Ohio invasive species isn’t a tiny matter. In fact it can weigh up to 200 pounds.
U.S. cattle inventory down 3 percent from 2012
As of July 1, there were 95 million head of cattle on U.S. farms, according to NASS reports.
Folk agriculture makes a comeback
Mountain Xpress tells of a “folk system” of agriculture is being promoted in Appalachia, drawing on food systems of days gone by.
Champions named at national junior angus show
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 700 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the 2014 National Junior Angus Show July 6-12...
Fruit recalled due to bacteria
The Plain Dealer reports that the large-scale recall of fruit this week has now grown to include Canada and other countries due to the discovery of the listeria bacteria on the fruit in Australia.
Late wheat harvest could jeopardize hopes for a second crop
SALEM, Ohio — The question for many farmers is: Should we or shouldn’t we?
Wheat
With this year’s wheat harvest about two-three weeks behind normal, farmers...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 24, 2014:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — The Northwestern FFA members have been busy. Four members from the Northwestern FFA Chapter had the opportunity to visit the nation’s Capital July 8-13 while attending a leadership conference consisting of FFA members from around the country. Shannon Garrison, Zach Berry, Kaci Way, and Rachelle Howman attended this event. Each day of the conference had a different theme.
Carroll County Fair 2014
The Carroll County market animal sales totaled almost over $100,000 over the 2013 market sale.
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.
