A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 10, 2011:
HANOVERTON, Ohio -- United FFA's annual fruit sale will continue through Nov. 21.Ag students will be selling a variety of fruits, apple cider and...
Is your mineral lease outdated or ‘inadequate?’ There may be options
At least know where you stand and what's available, experts advise.
Farm bill proposals mark ‘evolutionary change’ in safety net
WASHINGTON -- After analyzing 10 major proposals circulating for the 2012 farm bill as of the first week of October 2011, an Ohio State...
National Grange sues New York City company for trademark infringement
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Grange recently filed suit against a New York City-based business that has used the Grange name without authorization.
Childhood obesity to be addressed at Farm-City Week annual symposium
READING, Pa. -- Three panelists will share their expertise on healthier lunch nutrition programs for America's youth Nov. 17 at the annual National Farm-City Week Symposium, Childhood Obesity: The School Lunchroom Debate.
Manuka oil shows promise as natural weed control agent
WASHINGTON -- Weeds have a greater impact on crop yields than any other pests. Over the past several decades, farmers have continually turned to synthetic herbicides because they are the most effective deterrent against weeds.
iPhone’s ‘Siri’ presents challenge for texting ban enforcement
WASHINGTON -- Apple's iPhone 4S is one of several new devices that make it possible to send text messages with both hands on the wheel. As drivers begin to use these new technologies, states may have to decide what they will and won't allow on the road.
Free testing of private water supplies available in some Pa. counties
PITTSBURGH -- The Colcom Foundation's grant program Marcellus Environmental Fund has secured $150,000 for the Headwaters Quality Drinking Water Project to provide low income families in Jefferson, Elk, Potter, Cameron, Clinton, Centre and McKean counties with funding to secure chain of custody water sample analyses of their private water supplies prior to Marcellus Shale gas well drilling activities.
Class action lawsuit sought for case against Patriot Energy over gas leases
A lawsuit has been filed in Carroll County over leases signed to Patriot Energy of Columbiana County.
Cutworm numbers are rising, but not causing any problems
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The number of adult moths of the western bean cutworm trapped by Ohio State University Extension professionals increased for the fifth straight year, but fortunately, larval infestations have yet to present an economic impact on Ohio farms.
