Ethanol byproduct may improve soil
BELTSVILLE, Md. - In the first study of its kind, an Agricultural Research Service scientist has shown that the byproduct of ethanol fermentation from corn stover can increase the structural stability and organic matter content of soil, particularly of highly eroded soil.
Initiative focuses on quail habitat restoration in Ohio
COLUMBUS - A program to restore habitat for Northern bobwhite quail is now available to property owners in 35 mostly western and southern Ohio counties, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Ohio fruit, vegetable, tree growers, marketers set winter meet in Toledo
TOLEDO - The Ohio Fruit Growers Society, the Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association, the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Association and the Ohio Christmas Tree Association, in cooperation with the Ohio State University, are once again sponsoring their annual winter meeting.
Heart of America grazing conference scheduled to be held in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Ohio -
Here are recommendations for starter phosphorus, potassium
COLUMBUS - With potassium availability low in some areas and prices high all across the state, producers may be inclined to apply more fertilizer material this winter into early spring.
Organic is a sustainability winner
BELTSVILLE, Md. - An organic crop rotation is at least as sustainable as no-till farming or chisel tillage in terms of nitrogen loss and corn yields, according to an Agricultural Research Service study.
U.S. wins case ovear geographic food names
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick announced that the United States had prevailed in its World Trade Organization case against the European Union regarding geographic food names known as "geographical indications.
Raise fish? Go to Aquaculture Forum
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -
Your dairy cows will love the light and so will your milk check
MADISON, Wis. - Dairy cows in northern regions like Wisconsin, give more milk if they get extra lighting during the winter months, when days are short.
ODA accuses Parrishes of hog switch; father, son may be kept from shows
SALEM, Ohio - Caprianna Parrish is off the hook, but things don't look as promising for her father and grandfather.
