Phosphate tariff contributes to supply shortages
This spring, phosphate supplies were tight throughout the state and shortages were reported across southwest Ohio between Cincinnati and South Charleston.
295 acres added to Ohio’s Farmland Preservation Program
Curtis N. Bechtel, in Knox County, and Ronald S. Rickly, in Fairfield County, become the seventh and eighth Ohio farmers to join the program this year.
New USDA grant program to boost ways to get organic products to market
Through the Organic Market Development Grant Program up to $75 million will fund projects to improve markets for domestically-produced organic goods.
Roundup of gardening news for May 18, 2023
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Geauga County, Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for May, 18, 2023
Catch up on Ohio FFA news from West Holmes FFA, United Local FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Racine Southern FFA, Western Reserve FFA, Wellington FFA and more.
Understanding America’s diverse agricultural landscape
A new study led by Penn State researchers analyzed U.S. farming counties to help policymakers better understand the diversity of farms and their needs.
Crops not contaminated by East Palestine train derailment: state
The samples showed plants did not contain semi-volatile organic compounds associated with the train derailment, according to finalized test results.
What the Supreme Court’s Prop 12 decision means to farmers
The ruling in favor of California’s Proposition 12, which requires more space for breeding pigs, will “increase prices for consumers and drive small farms out of business,” said Scott Hays, president of the National Pork Producers Council.
CFAES professor wins ‘Oscar’ of engineering
Judit E. Puskas has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering Class of 2023 in recognition of sustained excellence in innovation and education.
Stark Co. farmer Ben Klick embraces technology, new challenges
Klick has farming in his blood. He is part of a farm family that’s in its fifth generation. According to Klick, farming is a business, and everyone should be open to the entrepreneurial side. In the meantime, he is giving voice to a new generation.
