A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 20, 2014:
MUNSON, Ohio —At the last meeting of the Breeders and Feeders, the poultry members discussed housing, feeding and heat. Books were ordered, along with...
Ohio siting board approves Scioto wind farm
The Scioto wind farm will have a nameplate capacity of up to 300 megawatts of electric generation.
Pa. farmers: Submit REAP projects by March 31
Farmers can receive tax credits of up to $150,000 per agricultural operation for 50 or 75 percent of the total project cost.
National conference on future of farming set in Kentucky in October
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Experts from throughout the nation will meet in Lexington, in October, for the first nationwide conference focused on farming, land use...
USDA enhances farm storage facility loan program
WASHINGTON — The USDA recently announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers. The enhanced...
United Fresh report finds fresh produce sales up
WASHINGTON — United Fresh Produce Association released the 2013 Year in Review edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report, which examines overall retail trends...
Manure management workshop for horse owners
Topics covered will include an overview of the revised Manure Management Manual and steps on how to complete your own plan.
Invention gives amputee control and creativity
Georgia Tech has created a robotic drumming prosthesis with motors that power two drumsticks.
National Farmers Union bestows highest honor
SANTA FE, N.M. — National Farmers Union honored Stan Brown, Don Davis and Dallas Tonsager with the award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union...
Patient access to cancer care threatened by growing demand, physician shortages
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first-ever comprehensive assessment of challenges facing the U.S. cancer care system suggests patient access to cancer care will be threatened...
