Conservation tillage practices could be stronger in Lake Erie drainage area
There’s plenty of stirring going on in Lake Erie drainage area.
New study shows foot-and-mouth disease infectious for only short time
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A new study of foot-and-mouth disease shows that cattle afflicted with the virus are only infectious for a brief window...
Ohio Poultry Association announces 2011 award winners in Columbus
Individuals, farms honored for dedication to Ohio’s egg, chicken and turkey communities.
Keystone Beef Marketing Network: Goal: Get the best price for farmers
MERCER, Pa. — Beef producers in Pennsylvania now have an additional marketing tool in their toolbox.The Keystone Beef Marketing Network is alive and working...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 12, 2011:
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio -- The Judge's Choice 4-H club will host an Open Youth Horse Show June 12 at Buckeye Horse Park in Canfield...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 12, 2011:
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The Triway FFA chapter traveled to the 83rd Ohio State FFA Convention May 5-6. The members that attended convention were Christie...
Ohio Department of Ag accepting specialty crop grant proposals
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the 2011 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which will provide funding...
Penn State professor part of project evaluating wine quality in eastern U.S.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Robert Crassweller, professor of horticulture in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, is part of a $3.8 million, multiuniversity research...
USDA’s blueberry genebank develops and preserves berries
Familiar blueberries and their lesser-known wild relatives are safeguarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and curators at America's official blueberry genebank.
Schumer hopes to tap into farm bill money to boost maple syrup sales
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to get his Maple TAP Act into the 2012 farm bill. The legislation would provide grants to states that create new programs for maple farmers.
