Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 20, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Waterford FFA and Plymouth FFA.
Dangers of frozen and cold water
Be aware of thin ice. The potential hazards of walking on frozen lakes, ponds and rivers can be extremely dangerous.
West Virginia will get all-electric school buses
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has signed an agreement with West Virginia to lease/purchase a facility to manufacture all-electric school buses.
Reader: Consider all theories on climate change
Farm and Dairy reader responds to Alan Guebert's column, "American agriculture needs to deal with climate change."
Trading week marked by USDA non-event
Marlin Clark breaks down last week's U.S. Department of Agriculture reports and their affect on grain prices in this week's grain markets report.
How to determine if the ice is safe enough to go ice fishing
Learn how to determine whether ice is safe enough to go ice fishing based on appearance, thickness and other factors that can affect freezing and thawing.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in wild bird in South Carolina
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza in a wild American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina.
Solar farms bring opportunities, land use questions for Pa. agriculture
In Pennsylvania, there are currently about 450 utility-scale solar projects under consideration. That brings up opportunities for farmers, but also questions about how solar development could affect the state’s agriculture.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association focuses on national, political challenges
National political challenges facing the beef industry were a focal point at the Ohio Cattlemen's Association annual meeting and awards banquet.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association honors beef industry leaders
The Ohio Cattlemen's Association recognized industry leaders at its annual meeting, Jan. 8.
