EPA appeals W.Va. farm lawsuit
WASHINGTON — In December, the Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental intervenors filed an appeal of Lois Alt’s win against EPA.
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Land Conservancy preserved more than 4,000 acres in past year
The nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy permanently preserved another 51 properties and more than 4,000 acres in 2013, marking one of the organization’s best years ever.
Take steps to prevent salt damage to home landscape
Winter storms result in tons of salt added to the roads and sidewalks each year.
Ohio produce growers’ congress: Know your customer, adjust to his behavior
The OPGMA produce congress is underway and continues through Jan. 22 in Sandusky.
Farm bill 2014: National Milk says Dairy Security Act dead, looking at other options
The National Milk Producers Federation had worked on the DSA for four years, but now says the full House will not consider the act.
FAA names unmanned aircraft systems test sites, Ohio not on the list
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country.
House, Senate approve $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill; ag research gets boost
This is the first comprehensive spending proposal for the federal government since the 2012 omnibus spending bill. The good news is that the bill increases discretionary funding for major ag programs.
Farm-related business makes it big on ABC’s Shark Tank, social media
ABC's reality television show "Shark Tank" has been putting capitalist dreams on television for five seasons, but one episode has really taken off.
Final report notes ‘no reportable findings’ with checkoff management
A management review of the Cattlemen's Beef Board by the Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service verified the Beef Board is operating within the provisions of the Beef Promotion and Research Act and Order and in line with all applicable Federal laws, regulations and policies.
Somerset Co. Holstein holds head high
Pennwood Troy Kalahari exhibited by Ashley Stoltzfus of Berlin, Somerset County, was named Supreme Champion of the Open Dairy Show Jan. 10 at the 2014 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The five-year-old Holstein cow beat out five other contestants in her class prior to being named Grand Champion Holstein.
