Mixed results from OSU Extension levies
Ohio State University Extension levies in Paulding, Jackson and Coshocton counties fail, while Hardin and Monroe levies pass.
Ohio voters overwhelmingly pass Issue 2, but HSUS plans its own ballot initiative
In the Nov. 3 election, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, but the Humane Society of United States plans its own ballot initiative in response.
USDA awards $17 million in grants to train beginning farmers and ranchers
ELGIN, Minn. -- The USDA awarded more than $17 million in grants to 29 institutions to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers...
Greenhouse to host symposium, conference
SUGARCREEK, Ohio -- April Showers Greenhouse will host a garden central symposium and organic vegetable conference, "Cultivate Your Passions," a day of lectures on...
Pennsylvania’s solar capacity doubles under solar rebate program
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The new Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program is performing better than expected and has helped to double the state's solar generating capacity...
Modified crops can reveal the hidden cost of resistance
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Genetically modified squash plants that are resistant to a debilitating viral disease become more vulnerable to a fatal bacterial infection,...
Crop producers should look to soil tests
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Crop producers may have shied away from making phosphorus or potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don't...
Farmers say cost of health insurance is top business concern
COLUMBUS -- Both large and small farmers say that the cost of health insurance is their top business concern, according to a new report...
H1N1 flu virus in pigs — is it a big deal or not?
It's the threat of recombination of the flu virus in commercial pig populations that concerns scientists.
Operation Evergreen in full swing
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio -- Ohio Christmas tree growers are donating real Christmas trees as part of Operation Evergreen sponsored by the Ohio Christmas Tree Association...
