A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 28, 2010
MILLERSBURG, Ohio -- Fourteen freshmen members of the West Holmes FFA chapter attended Greenhand Camp at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Sept. 24-26. Greenhand Camp...
Ohio, Pa. FFAers place at convention
Pictured (left to right): Coach Rachael Topp, Sage Kopronica, Ben Miller, Tessa Topp, Tyler Topp and John Eberly.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The National FFA Organization held...
New diesel emissions standards to affect farmers
FARGO, N.D. - Starting Jan. 1, 2011, farmers will see changes in new diesel-powered farm equipment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has mandated new...
OLCSB subcommittee, animal rights activists at odds over veal housing
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board will need to decide from differing recommendations.
National FFA Convention sets record attendance
INDIANAPOLIS --The 83rd National FFA Convention concluded Oct. 23 on a high note: The organization set an all-time event attendance record with a total...
Former New Farmers of America members honored by FFA
INDIANAPOLIS -- For 30 years, two organizations evolved and prospered. With similar goals, ideals and often coinciding paths, each group developed leaders who would...
Early start leads to near-perfect harvest
WOOSTER, Ohio — A dry harvest season. High yields. Commodity prices rising.Three things that sound good for corn and soybean growers in Ohio and...
New York website to focus on grass and its green energy potential
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The New York Biomass Energy Alliance has launched a new website for farmers, landowners and renewable energy supporters who see grass...
USDA plans initiative to help farmers with on-farm oil spill regulation
PEMBINA, N.D. -- A pilot initiative, designed by the Department of Agriculture to help agricultural producers comply with revised regulations by the Environmental Protection...
New wheels for Secrest Arboretum director requires new power source
The program director of Ohio State University’s Secrest Arboretum has switched to a battery-powered truck for his daily work.
