Project battles slugfest in field crops
Slugs are one of the most challenging pests faced by no-till field crop growers in the Northeast, but a new Penn State project is looking to contain these pests while benefiting the environment.
New sustainable ag farmers need access, farm management knowledg
On-farm internships and land-link programs are two important models for increasing the number of farmers in the sustainable-agriculture movement, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Estes Auctions holds vintage radio auction
BURBANK, Ohio -- Estes Auctions radio sale offered a variety of radio items, and more than 100 bidders from 18 states, Canada, Europe and...
Five agri-stories you should read today 2-20-2014
Here's the agri-stories you should read today, February 20, 2014. Does the chicken industry pit farmer vs. farmer? California cutbacks could eliminate agriculture education. South Dakota's governor has a pitch for California dairy farmers.
Legislation for West Virginia veterans ag program looks promising
A bill introduced into the West Virginia Senate and a companion bill in the House is designed to give a helping hand to veterans who want to farm.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 20, 2014:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — Northwestern FFA members competed in the district 3 ag sales and job interview contests at Northwestern High School.
The ag sales...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 20, 2014:
BURTON, Ohio —The Geauga Caprine Kids 4-H club invites any young person to come join us for our 2014 club year.
Geauga Caprine Kids is...
Columbiana County Fair board receives $300,000 for grandstand
A local foundation's $300,000 gift will name the new grandstand at Columbiana County Fair.
NRCS accepting easement applications for floodplains hit by Hurricane Sandy
HARRISBURG, PA. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture will accept applications for easements from landowners who want to enroll floodplains impacted by Hurricane Sandy in...
FDA will revise produce safety rules, hold additional comment period
New food safety rules to be revised and announced by early summer.
