A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 25, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA chapter held their monthly meeting Dec. 11 in the horticulture building. The alumni also met at that time....
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 25, 2008
CLINTON, Pa. — The Silver Spurs 4-H club held a meeting Nov. 21 with 13 members present. Members discussed ideas for future fundraisers, community service...
Corn Yield Contest winners recognized
ST. LOUIS -- Corn growers shattered yield records in a year beset with weather problems, using innovative production techniques and improved seed varieties to...
N.Y. grass-fed beef conference planned Jan. 31
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell Small Farms Program & NY SARE will co-sponsor the Winter Green-up Grass-fed Beef Conference from 8 a.m. to 4:30...
Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress to be held Jan. 12-14
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Ohio State University agricultural specialists will offer a variety of topics on fruit and vegetable production during the Ohio Produce Growers...
Milk Income Loss Contract Program sign-up begins
WASHINGTON — Sign-up for the Milk Income Loss Contract Program began Dec. 22 and will continue through the program’s expiration date, Sept. 30, 2012....
Obama taps Iowa’s Tom Vilsack as ag secretary
President-elect Barack Obama selected former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack as his choice for the next U.S. secretary of agriculture.
Ohioans prefer locally grown food
COLUMBUS — In 2008, Ohioans continued to support local food systems, with the number reporting “frequently” purchasing locally grown or produced foods remaining steady since 2006.
Total planted acreage of crops could drop
URBANA, Ill. -- Total planted acreage of all crops could drop substantially if crop prices remain generally low, said a University of Illinois Extension...
Organic food co-op raid sparks court case against health department, ODA
SALEM, Ohio -- Legal action has been taken on behalf of a Lorain County farm family that says a raid on their property earlier...
