Namibia reports foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued a statement in response to reports of another reported occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease in Namibia.
Report suggests Pa.’s ag diversity key to understanding its impact
Recognizing the diversity of Pennsylvania agriculture is crucial to understanding its value to the state, according to agricultural economists.
Zoo gorillas test COVID positive
USDA announced confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in three gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California.
Farm groups congratulate Biden, prepare to work with new administration
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris officially began their four year terms following a swearing in ceremony Jan. 20. Multiple farm and agricultural groups congratulated Biden and Harris and said they are ready to work with the new administration.
Fewer deer taken by Ohio hunters during 2021 muzzleloader season
Ohio's white-tailed deer hunters completed the 2021 muzzleloader season with 9,708 deer checked from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5.
Ohio students can apply for the Thomas J. Seefred Trust Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Ohio residents with preference given to qualified applicants from Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties in Ohio.
GROWMARK announces agricultural scholarship program
The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship for students pursuing degrees or trade school certification in an ag-related field.
Ohio’s first year of hemp successful
Ohio farmers got their first shot at growing hemp in 2020, after the crop spent decades as a controlled substance. But the new crop didn’t come without strings attached, or without challenges.
Juveniles to face charges for poaching
Five juveniles are facing charges for killing or attempting to kill 14 deer in a crime spree that spanned multiple months in Pennsylvania.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 14, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Ohio FFA, Black River FFA and Northwestern FFA.
