Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 23, 2023
Area FFAs attended the the 96th annual National FFA Convention held Nov. 1-4 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Convention Center. Find out who won awards.
Big Buck Photo Contest opens in West Virginia
West Virginia’s third annual Big Buck Photo Contest invites hunters to submit a photo with a buck they harvest during a 2023 hunting season to win prizes.
Farm bill gets extension
The stopgap funding bill to keep the U.S. government open included a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill.
National survey finds Thanksgiving costs down for Ohioans
For Ohio shoppers, the Thanksgiving dinner receipt will be slightly lower than the national average for the same market basket items at $59.24.
Ebert receives Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Barnraiser award
Hundreds of people gathered last week for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's annual meeting, in Hershey, where policy was set and awards were given.
Has Shell Polymers Monaca been a good neighbor? Community weighs in at rally
One year after Potter Township's Shell ethane cracker plant opened, residents and environmental activists hold a rally in Irvine Park calling for change.
Ohio Farm Bureau names new Young Ag Professionals committee members
Six people were named to fill four seats on the Ohio YAP state committee, who suggest, develop and conduct activities that provide opportunities for young OFBF members.
Alpaca farm hosts turkey giveaway for families in need
Scott Westberg opened his alpaca farm, Pure Passions Farms, in the fall of 2022. Now, he wants to support local families by providing a turkey and Thanksgiving sides to those in need.
Bees hives in Pittsburgh produce lanternfly honey
Within the last two years, the lanternfly population in Pittsburgh has been on the rise. Now, bees are making lanternfly honey in hives across the city.
Is late corn harvest a result of summer wildfires?
Many farmers are seeing a late corn harvest this year. Experts and farmers debate the causes of Ohio's late harvest including wildfire haze, cooler temperatures and drought.
