A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 15, 2012:
HANOVERTON, Ohio -- Twelve members from the United Local FFA chapter went to Indianapolis for the 85th National FFA Convention Oct. 24-27. Along with...
Be choosy in plant selection if you want to try wildflowers
Who hasn't wanted to try their hand at growing a few wildflowers after walking through the woods on a day in May or June? A forest floor carpeted with trilliums or lady slippers is an inspiring sight.
Ohioan wins national sheep stewardship award
Bill Schultz of Degraff, Ohio, received the national Environmental Stewardship Award from the American Sheep Industry Association.
Yield grade affects beef pricing scales
Consumers have defaulted to the packer to provide the kind of beef they want.
Will one more week yield a farm bill?
Key farm bill negotiators hammered out the core farm bill April 25, using the $10 billion above baseline funding parameter.
Stark Farm Bureau honors Tressel for distinguished service
This year’s distinguished service award at the Stark County Farm Bureau annual meeting went to Jim Tressel, a 13-year president of the county’s fair...
Farm life inspires western Pa. author
Beth Wehr of Evans City, Butler County, Pa., has written a book her adventures on her grandparents' dairy farm, "Lessons Learned by a Farmgirl."
Ohio’s beef cattle inventory released by USDA
U.S. cattle numbers at lowest since 1952.
Statewide drought watch declared in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians are being encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use amid a statewide drought watch.
Electric choice: Know your choices
Guest commentatry by Laddie Marous discusses what is involved in taking advantage in the new Ohio law which allows electric consumers to choose their provider.
