Touchstone algae research project could reduce carbon emissions, make biofuel
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project seeks new uses for algae.
Established in 1791: New barn reinvigorates Rynd farm
Today, the Rynd brothers — Dennis, 65, and Jim, 61, — and Dennis’ son Brooks, 36, can’t imagine farming again like they did in the old tie-stall barn.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 26, 2012:
WASHINGTON -- Waterford FFA members Blake Campbell, Jessica Coulter and Megan Whalin attended the 2012 Washington Leadership Conference this summer. They attended workshop sessions...
Study finds children allergic to eggs can benefit from oral immunotherapy
Giving children with egg allergies increasingly higher doses of the very food they are allergic to can eliminate or ease reactions in most of them, according to results from a federally funded study conducted at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and four other U.S. institutions.
NiSource, Ohio and Pa. land owners still assessing terms of partnership
NiSource's plan to develop shale gasses still being reviewed by land owners.
Kasich signs executive order to help drought-stricken Ohio
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Gov. John Kasich helped open the first day of the Ohio State Fair with a declaration intended to give farmers full...
Farmers urged to report storm, heat damage to FSA
WASHINGTON -- Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass is urging farmers to report any storm-related losses to their local Farm Service Agency offices, and...
KFB’s 2012 Farm Vehicle Regulations reference guide available online
Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) recently released its 2012 Farm Vehicle Regulations quick-reference guide and has made it available for download.
Sanitation making children more prone to allergies
Researchers are saying that exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental allergies.
Agriculture Secretary announces new efforts to assist farmers impacted by drought
As drought conditions continue across most of the U.S., new efforts have been announced to assist livestock producers.
