A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 7, 2013:
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — The Plymouth FFA chapter participated in FFA Week with a trip to Snow Trails and other school and lunch activities.
The chapter...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 7, 2013:
BURTON, Ohio — The Sew Sew Sweet 4-H club met March 3. The chapter discussed savings and checking balances and candy bars for fundraising.
New...
Insurance for crops following a cover crop
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio who want to insure corn, sweet corn, popcorn, hybrid seed corn, processing pumpkins, soybeans,...
West Virginia State Fair queen chosen
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Nichole Greene was chosen from among nearly 90 contestants as Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals at the...
CME group announces reduced grain and oilseed trading hours in response to customer outreach
CME Globex and floor hours to be reduced for both CBOT grain and oilseed and KCBT markets.
New apps help producers manage beef herds better
LINCOLN, Neb. — Two new University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension beef apps will help producers manage their beef cow herds better.
NUBeef-BCS and NUBeef-UTS are available...
American Shorthorn Association releases updated EPDs
OMAHA, Neb. — The American Shorthorn Association has released the updated EPDs for spring 2013, which includes traits for calving ease, performance and carcass.
The...
Hereford bull sells for $600,000; breaks world record
DUNLAP, Iowa — A Hereford bull 9 C Miles McKee 2103 ET 9 has set the world record, selling for $600,000.
Bred by Colyer Herefords,...
Texting and driving in Ohio now comes with consequences
COLUMBUS -- Ohio's texting and driving law took effect March 1, with primary enforcement for teen drivers, and secondary enforcement for drivers over 18.
Ohio...
YNDC accepting applications for gardener training
YOUNGSTOWN -- Interested in growing produce for sale? Youngstown residents are eligible to participate in the Market Gardener Training Program (MGTP), which will be...
