Stored crop could be at risk for mycotoxins
Temperature, moisture, oxygen and crop damage during storage can create an environment where molds can produce additional mycotoxins.
Cold Run Jerseys is hot, hot, hot
Not only do they have one of the top ranked herds in Ohio — and also in the United States — for milk, fat and protein production, they bred a number of Excellent cows carrying their Cold Run Jerseys prefix.
Columbiana County: Grandstand construction is moving forward
LISBON, Ohio — Contractors have begun erecting the steel that will be part of the Columbiana County Fairgrounds’ grandstand project.
“Everything looks like it’s on...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of June 26, 2014:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — On June 16 and 17, the Northwestern FFA officers held their yearly retreat to plan for the upcoming year. Ally...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 26, 2014:
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — The Tuscarawas County 4-H Health & Safety Speaking Contest was held June 17 at JIM’s Place in New Philadelphia.
The results,...
Ohio State releases guide for Christmas tree producers
COLUMBUS — Ohio State University Extension has released a new publication that offers information designed to help Christmas tree producers who are either contemplating...
Higher beef prices could mean herd expansion
Record high beef prices encourage some producers to expand, but investment will be costly.
Crop update: still wet, but could be worse
Despite a slow start, most Ohio and Pennsylvania farmers were able to get their planting done.
Bio-dome imagines future of food in space
The ecosystem provides protein and carbohydrates in the form of fish, vegetables and herbs.
Ohio’s new land grant university, Central State, eligible for $1.3 million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made funds available June 23 to support food and agriculture science facility improvement at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
