4-H flag was aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour
WASHINGTON -- USDA's national 4-H headquarters and NASA sent the 4-H flag, depicting the familiar 4-H clover, into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour...
Longtime WVU Extension specialist, faculty member honored for service
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A faculty member and Extension specialist whose work has improved the quality of life for thousands of West Virginians of all...
Group touts progress toward sustainable agriculture standards
MADISON, Wisc. -- Significant progress was made during a meeting of the multi--stakeholder Standards Committee working to develop an American National Standard for Sustainable...
Global activity of pork and beef remains strong
DENVER -- Despite the prolonged slowdown in global economic activity and the initial wave of A-H1N1 Influenza-related market reactions, exports of U.S. pork and...
Battling Johne’s disease in dairy herd takes ongoing measures
There is no cure for Johne's disease, so the best way to manage the disease is to prevent it.
Stark County Jail inmates are giving back, one vegetable at a time
An innovative gardening program is launched at Stark County Jail with the hopes of helping those in need.
Pa. farmers can ‘REAP’ benefits of tax credits by applying for this program
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania farmers are making further investments in the environment by implementing on-farm conservation practices, thanks to the Resource Enhancement and Protection...
Pennsylvania hog farmers face risk to herd from imported wild hogs
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Eurasian wild hogs illegally brought into Pennsylvania for use on a hunting preserve were found to be carriers of pseudorabies,...
Four Ohioans committed to agriculture join Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS -- Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio's agriculture industry will be honored Aug. 7...
Quilt block gardens growing in Kentucky
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. -- A colorful agritourism attraction has bloomed in northeast Kentucky with help from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Quilt block...
