New video series offers advice for new farmers
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University is launching an innovative, online video series that will help agricultural entrepreneurs successfully launch new farms in New York...
Sheep producer finds a high heritability for resistance to parasites in the breed
WOOSTER, Ohio — In Wooster, a producer of Katahdin sheep is working with producers from two other states on the heritability of parasite resistance. The group is investigating methods of identifying ewes with a reduced periparturient rise.
Fleet named FFA acting chief operating officer
INDIANAPOLIS --The National FFA Organization announced Bill Fleet of Lititz, Pa., will become acting chief operating officer effective April 1. Fleet retired in 2006...
Ashland County Dairy Service meets
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — The Ashland County Dairy Service Unit met for its 65th annual meeting March 14 at Hillsdale High School.
The evening began with a welcome by Unit Director Ryan Welch who introduced Ashland County Farm Bureau Organizational Director John Fitzpatrick.
Flooded land eligible for easements
SALEM, Ohio — Time is running short for landowners to sign up for a new USDA program that will offer them up to $30...
Auction Roundup — Furniture, appliances are hot sellers at household auctions
- Basinger Auction Service Ltd. of North Lima, Ohio, held a household auction March 9 in Greenford, Ohio. Following two days of record rainfall,...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 19, 2009
WELLINGTON, Ohio — Wellington FFA president Lauren Fehlan placed first in the district extemporaneous public speaking contest and will be advancing to the state...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 19, 2009
LORAIN, Ohio — The Pitchfork Pals 4-H club met March 8 to discuss fair ideas and hear demonstrations from members.
Giving demos were Sean Ortner...
No surprises: Congress hears ag groups argue NAIS implementation
SALEM, Ohio — Dissent and disagreement within the agricultural community about the future of the national animal identification program came through loud and clear during...
Five ag issues that are hot on the Hill
U.S. Rep. Zach Space
WASHINGTON -- On their trip to Washington D.C. March 9-11, the Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents discovered there are some key...
