A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Aug. 23, 2012:
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio -- The August meeting of Western Reserve Rangers was led by Delorean Jones, Gabriella Marinescu and Shannon Marshburn. Congratulations were extended...
National Farm-City Council seeks nominations for Charles Eastin Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Farm-City Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents, is now seeking nominations...
Latest H3N2v flu virus similar to other human flu viruses
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Better education regarding the nature of influenza viruses and how to prevent infection, along with stepped up efforts to keep sick...
George Gund Foundation invests in Shale Gas Tracking
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The George Gund Foundation from Cleveland announced that it has awarded $150,000 grants to two organizations that will begin analyzing community...
Fatal 2007 bridge collapse spurs new, affordable, instant warnings
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- On August 1, 2007, without warning, the roadway suddenly disappeared beneath drivers on Minneapolis' I-35W Bridge. The collapse sent more...
Grants to help ag producers bring increased value to their products
WASHINGTON -- The USDA is offering grants to growers and farmers to help them develop ways to add value to their products through the...
Sheep, goat sale grosses nearly $65,000
Top-selling buck brings $2,000, top ram $1,100 at Livestock Evaluation
FDA approves Pulmotil and Rumensin combo
GREENFIELD, Ind. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the combination feeding of Pulmotil, an in-feed bovine respiratory disease (BRD)...
Experts: 89 million people medically uninsured during 2004 to 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Eighty-nine million Americans were without health insurance for at least one month during the period from 2004 to 2007, and...
Ag department honors farm families
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. -- Agriculture Secretary George Greig recognized five farm families who have been working their farms for more than a century Aug....
