Roundup of 4-H news for April 2, 2020
The Country Kids & Kritters 4-H Club of Mahoning County was recognized this year as the 2020 Ohio 4-H Community Service Award recipient.
BP must pay for violating Clean Air Act
A federal judge has approved a settlement requiring BP Products North America Inc. and BP-Husky Refining LLC to pay $2.6 million.
Federal income tax day moved to July 15
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date has been extended from April 15 to July 15.
Are animals vulnerable to COVID-19?
Learn how COVID-19 started and whether pets, livestock or their owners can infect each other with COVID-19.
Grant will allow more fishing, boating in Pa.
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will give over $600K to the PA Fish and Boat Commission to create opportunities for fishing and boating.
USDA plans for Asian longhorned beetle eradication
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle in New York, Massachusetts and Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for April 2, 2020
Members of the Northwestern FFA Chapter competed in the State Ag Power and Diagnostics Career Development event March 6.
Shutdown leaves 2020 fair season in question
As 4-H events are canceled and postponed in response to COVID-19, fair officials are taking a wait and see approach to the 2020 fair season.
Ohio FFA cancels 2020 convention
The 2020 Ohio FFA Convention has been canceled, following concerns and orders on the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 job loss creates overwhelming demand for food banks
Thousands of people found themselves unemployed, suddenly, after COVID-19 measures forced businesses to close. That’s put a massive strain on food banks.
