Western Reserve Land Conservancy helps preserve more Ohio farms
Latest Ohio farms to add conservation easement are in Ashtabula and Erie countiesl.
Pa. landowners can save the bog turtle
Federal dollars are earmarked for habitat conservation for the turtle and golden-winged warbler in Pennsylvania.
New model says atrazine not likely to exceed regs in most farm regions
WASHINGTON -- Agricultural areas need to closely monitor levels of the herbicide atrazine in groundwater, but a new model indicates the risk is lower...
Corn or conservation? High grain prices could lead to fewer acres entering CRP
U.S. farmers are likely to consider returning their farmland to crops rather than participating in CRP, even with a signing increase to $150 an acre from $100.
Ohio’s ag water quality recommendations ‘officially’ announced
COLUMBUS -- Directors for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Ohio EPA formally announced their recommendations for water quality improvement...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 15, 2012:
CRESTON, Ohio -- The Norwayne FFA hosted the District 3 Public Speaking Contest Feb. 28. Meghan Geitgey, a freshmen at Norwayne, received second in...
USDA penalizes Barnesville Livestock Auction; closed for three sales
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Livestock Auction will be closed for three weeks — March 17, March 24 and March 31 — to fulfill...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 15, 2012:
ALLIANCE, Ohio -- Country Barbwires and Country Folks 4-H club met at Beechwood United Methodist Church Feb. 27.Country Barbwires officers for the coming year...
Chow time: The two-sided issue of what fish to eat
On one hand, eating at least two meals of fish every week is a good thing. Fish is a healthy choice and a smart...
Wayne County dairy youth recognized
Sara Wolf (left) was first runner-up for Jr. dairy princess, Diane Gress (center) was named princess, and Dani Ballinger (right) was named Jr. Dairy...
