Local Food Summit 2012 planned in northcentral Ohio
OBERLIN, Ohio -- The New Agrarian Center and NEOFoodWeb.org are hosting the Local Food Summit 2012 March 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
USDA: Natural selenium good for sheep
WASHINGTON — A more cost-effective, longer-lasting selenium supplement for livestock may soon be available, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist. Animals as...
Strip-till boosts nutrient uptake and yield
URBANA -- The practice of deep banding fertilizer is growing in popularity as more growers turn to strip-till. However, this method may be costing...
Soil scientists increase wheat yields with better use of nitrogen
PRINCETON, Ky. -- It's important for wheat producers to get the most efficient use of their nitrogen inputs to keep costs down and improve...
Efforts to control the Mississippi result in flooded farmland, extensive damage
URBANA, Ill. -- When the water in the Mississippi River rose to 58 feet with a forecast of 60 feet or higher in...
Dairy farmers hear ‘truth’ about agriculture at Tusc. County meeting
When used according to the label, drug residue can be prevented.
Dairy producers gather to learn about drug residues in meat and milk
SALEM, Ohio — It’s more important than ever to prevent residues from showing up in the milk or meat production coming from your farm....
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 23, 2012:
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio -- The Riders Express 4-H club celebrated its annual holiday party Jan 11. President Cassie Holub led a brief meeting, followed by...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 23, 2012:
WEST SALEM, Ohio -- Northwestern FFA will sponsor various activities during National FFA Week, the week of Feb. 18. Events will include a teacher...
Cleaning supplies: How to make your house safe and healthy
If this year's unusual winter weather is any sign of what lies ahead, there's a good chance we'll be starting our spring cleaning earlier....
