A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 15, 2011:
KINSMAN, Ohio -- The Kinsman Kids 4-H club held its Christmas party during the Dec. 3 meeting. There was a carry-in dinner with the...
GIPSA files complaint against Sugarcreek Livestock Auction
SUGARCREEK, Ohio — Sugarcreek Livestock Auction owner Leroy H. Baker Jr. may be in trouble for allegedly violating the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards...
Center for Dairy Excellence seeking applications for profit team program
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to tap into the knowledge of a personal team of dairy industry experts can enroll in the 2012 On-Farm Dairy Resource Team Program.
Carroll Co. Junior Fair officials kick off fundraiser for livestock building
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- Officials of the Carroll County Junior Fair have announced the start of the official campaign to raise funds for the erection of a new 70-foot-by-140-foot steel framed Junior Fair livestock facility.
Ohio State Fair wins international recognition
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State Fair was recently presented with a first place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions for the fair's new Agriculture is Cool education program.
USDA’s RMA streamlines Ohio acreage reporting dates for 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) have established 15 common acreage reporting dates for producers participating in RMA and FSA programs.
Farm Show’s Got Talent contest seeks musicians
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's young musicians are invited to show off their talents Jan. 8, during the 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Repeat drilling offender, EOG Resources, to pay $93,000 in Pa. settlement
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A Houston drilling company has agreed to pay a $93,710 settlement in lieu of fines and civil damages to the Pennsylvania...
Ohio sheep producers target nutrition to meet world demand
The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association held its annual meeting Dec. 10 at the ATI, where nutrition and sheep numbers were the focus for all ages.
Ag machinery growth predicted to taper off, export sales the strongest
MILWAUKEE -- Agricultural machinery manufacturers expect overall 2011 business to the U.S., Canada and worldwide to grow in the 6- to 7-percent range by year-end but then taper off 2012 through 2014, with exports sales anticipated to increase the most, according to the annual business "outlook" survey of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
