A roundup of FFA news for the week of April 9, 2009
ALBANY, Ohio — The Alexander FFA livestock judging and equine management teams attended the state competition March 28.
The equine management team, consisting of...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 9, 2009
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson Milton Livestock 4-H club met at 7 p.m. March 19.
Members taking sheep projects received literature that will help...
Diatetic association takes a stand on the role of functional foods
CHICAGO — The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position on functional foods that says fortified, enriched or enhanced foods can benefit a...
Holmes County dairy producers awarded at banquet
MOUNT HOPE, Ohio — Holmes County dairy producers were recognized for their accomplishments during the annual dairy recognition banquet March 30 at Mrs. Yoder’s...
AgroSciences, Syngenta share seed traits
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dow AgroSciences and Syngenta plan to cross license their respective corn traits for commercialization within their branded seed businesses.Under the terms of...
Angus breeders, stay on top of defect
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The American Angus Association is working to keep the cattle industry up to date on arthrogryposis multiplex (AM), or...
Next round of dairy buy-out is open
Bids to remove cows being accepted through May 1.
More crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans
COLUMBUS -- Cheaper seed and lucrative premiums are driving more crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans this year. U.S. soybean production is 95...
Ohio cattlemen hear what’s hot: HSUS, OSU Extension cuts
ASHLAND, Ohio -- Just when livestock producers are finding ways to clear the murky waters of low commodity prices and high input prices, comes...
Ohio State team wins at North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A team from The Ohio State University was one of four teams to receive the First Place Platinum Award in the...
