NRCS: Great Lakes conservation is working
NRCS chief says new study shows significant improvement to nutrient issues in Great Lakes region, more work to be done.
U.S. unlikely to hit renewable fuel standard for cellulosic biofuels
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The biofuel industry will not be able to meet the cellulosic production requirements of the renewable fuel standard without significant advancements in technology or investment, according to a National Academy of Sciences study prepared for Congress.
Ohio State to host Ag Law Symposium
COLUMBUS -- From shale gas legal issues to enforcing the state's new Livestock Care Standards to federal and state agricultural legislation, the Nov. 18 Ohio Agricultural Law Symposium is packed with hot topics in the legal community.
Ohio State launches Center for Applied Plant Sciences
COLUMBUS — The College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), are partnering to create the...
Low interest rates mean opportunities for farmers
SALEM, Ohio — The perfect storm of economics is giving many farmers opportunities they might not have seen coming.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 13, 2011:
PLYMOUTH, Ohio -- Plymouth FFA went to the soil judging CDE Sept. 20 and placed third in competition. High scorers went on to participate...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 13, 2011:
WOOSTER, Ohio-- Jonathan Coyle, Marie Coyle and Emma Mrzwyka, members of the Farm Friends 4-H club, went to the rabbit decathlon at the New...
Penn State program to help Pa. residents make informed decisions about shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A science- and energy-based program focusing on Pennsylvania counties with natural gas exploration and production is part of a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Witmer new CEO at First National Bank
ORRVILLE, Ohio -- Two veteran agricultural banking professionals are taking on new roles with First National Bank.
Mark Witmer, currently the head of agribusiness and...
Classes prepare potential parents for adopting, fostering children
WARREN, Ohio -- Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites Ohio residents considering adopting or fostering a school-age child or sibling group to a series of timely, informal and informative pre-placement education classes.
