USDA freezes $2.3 billion in CFAP money to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture froze an additional $2.3 billion in aid for farmers after the Biden administration asked to review all rules issued in the final days of the Trump presidency.
Plymouth High School FFA member restores 641 Ford tractor
Walker Wallace, a freshman Plymouth FFA member, details his experience restoring a 641 Ford tractor for his Supervised Agricultural Experience project.
Central State researchers, Ohio farmers explore hemp impacts
After decades on the controlled substances list, hemp is back as a crop in Ohio. Hemp, like many new crops, comes with new challenges — including limited research. Researchers at Central State University are trying to address that, starting with a grant-funded research project on manure as a hemp fertilizer, and how it affects soil health and water quality.
State fair commission seeks lease with Crew after tough 2020
The Ohio Expositions Commission agreed to a possible 75-year lease that would give the Columbus Crew SC access to about 25 acres of state land for a new practice facility in a Jan. 28 meeting. This lease comes with a $2 million up front payment in April. That money would be a major help for the commission, after a year of cancellations and lost revenue.
National Farm Machinery Show postpones until 2022
National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull announced scheduled events will be postponed until Feb. 16-19, 2022.
Getting to the bottom of gray fox decline
Scientists are extremely interested in sightings of the elusive gray fox because their population is declining in the Midwest. Find out how you can help.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 28, 2021
Two gardening experts on the national scene will come together for the 25th anniversary Garden & Landscape Symposium Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Penn State plans Mediterranean meal webinar
Penn State Extension is hosting a virtual cooking class, Let's Cook at Home: Mediterranean webinar Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay sues EPA for not protecting air quality
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and environmental and public health partners sued the EPA for refusing to strengthen air quality limits.
DHS launches REAL ID awareness campaign
The Department of Homeland Security continues to urge Americans to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card or acceptable alternative.
