USDA restricts use of ‘Product of USA’ label
This regulation addresses the damaging effects of the repeal of Country-of-Origin Labeling that allowed packers to deceptively label imported meat repackaged in the U.S.
2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award winners announced
Four dairy professionals were awarded the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards at this year's Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, held Feb. 5-6.
Ohio ag teachers named finalists for Golden Owl Award
The 10 finalists for Ohio's Golden Owl Award were recently announced.
Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment period now open
Dairy producers can now enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage. Learn more about the program and how to apply.
Ohio corn, wheat yield contest winners announced
This year’s Ohio corn yield contest winner was Corey Farrens, of Madison County, with a yield of 340.46 bushels per acre.
22 farms added to Pa. farmland preservation program
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture added 1,519 acres on 22 farms in 11 Pennsylvania counties to its farmland preservation program.
Muskingum and Greene SWCDs recognized nationally
The Muskingum and Greene soil and water conservation districts were among the 2024 recipients of the Friends of NACD District Grants Program.
Roundup of FFA news for March 7, 2024
Catch up on local FFA news from East Knox FFA, West Muskingum FFA, Norwayne FFA, West Holmes FFA, Zane Trace FFA and West Branch FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for March 7, 2024
Growing Traditions 4-H Club met on Feb. 4 for their regular monthly meeting.
In memory of Daniel Kibler: Donation hog raises over $30K in 4-H scholarship funds
The donation hog, auctioned in memory of Daniel Kibler, raised $33,955 for the Portage County Junior Fair Market Livestock Sale Exhibitor Scholarship fund.
