New online course helps beginning farmers qualify for tax credit program
A new online course will help Ohio’s beginning farmers qualify for the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program.
Get ready for Ohio’s wild turkey hunting season
Ohio’s wild turkey hunting seasons begin in April, and hunters will benefit from two years of above-average turkey hatches this spring.
Roundup of FFA news for April 13, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Racine Southern FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
Virtual Pennsylvania farm tour draws more than 6,000 viewers
Beck Farms, Freeville, N.Y., and Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms, Townville, Pa., hosted American Dairy Association North East’s spring Virtual Farm Tours.
Researchers study drone spray drift potential
Researchers at the University of Dayton are studying the movement of droplets after they leave drone sprayers to minimize drift when crop spraying.
Farmers and ranchers receive $12 million for conservation on grazing lands
USDA has awarded $12 million in cooperative agreements for 49 projects that increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.
How to build a cost-effective raised bed garden
The key to building a cost-effective raised bed garden is figuring out how much space you need in advance and maximizing the use of that space.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources receives award for wetlands work
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ work as part of the H2Ohio Initiative earned the 2023 Wetland Conservation Achievement Award.
Runzo reigns: Ohio teen leads National Reining Horse Youth Association
Runzo is the president of the National Reining Horse Youth Association, and in her position as president, she advocates for not only for her association but for the equine industry as well. The National Reining Horse Association started in Ohio with Dale Wilkinson.
Failure by design: Leaking oil and gas wells slip through the cracks
Dave McCallion has tried for nearly six years to get the leaking oil and gas well in his hay field fixed. The well seems to exist in a regulatory gray area.
