Markets, spring weather look promising for farmers
Grain farmers are cautiously optimistic about the outlook for 2021, following a strange 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings report, released March 31, said corn planted in 2021 is estimated to be about 91.1 million acres, up less than 1% from 2020. Soybean acreage is expected to be about 87.6 million acres, up about 5% from last year.
Pa. grant program will replace 62 older diesel vehicles
The nine Pennsylvania DEP Driving PA Forward funded projects will replace school buses, garbage trucks, cement trucks and other heavy equipment with new cleaner diesel or compressed natural gas-powered vehicles. About $2.4 million was awarded in this funding round.
Lanternfly’s attraction to vertical silhouettes could help trap it
Research is helping develop strategies to monitor and trap the spotted lanternfly, which is confirmed in 34 Pennsylvania counties and several nearby states.
MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking.
Patterson takes over as Ohio Farm Bureau Federation president
Bill Patterson, of Chesterland, Ohio is the new president of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He took over after Frank Burkett resigned to stand for election for the Nationwide board of directors.
Tony Carrera enters Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame
Tony Carrera, of Berlin Center, was inducted into the Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame at the annual 2021 4-H Volunteer Recognition Celebration.
2021 Ohio Beef Expo successfully returns
The 33rd Ohio Beef Expo was March 18-21 at the Ohio Expo Center, in Columbus. Get the full recap here.
Biden’s infrastructure plan could fix America’s broadband problem
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan throws big money at broadband, energy infrastructure improvements, workforce development and clean energy research. Environmental groups lauded the plan, while the oil and gas industry felt left out in the cold.
Ohio beef expo holds four breed shows
The 33rd Ohio Beef Expo four breeds shows were held March 19 to display cattle being sold in the sales.
Ohio Beef Expo junior show champions
At the Ohio Beef Expo junior show, over 900 head of cattle were showcased. Find all the results here.
