Grain handling company fined $292K
A federal agency fined The Andersons Inc., an Ohio-based grain handling company, over alleged safety violations that led to the deaths of two employees last year.
H2Ohio to open farmer funding applications
The Ohio Department of Agriculture said farmers will be able to apply for H2Ohio funds to help reduce phosphorus runoff from their farms beginning Feb. 1.
Sunoco fined nearly $2M for Pennsylvania pipeline violations
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a nearly $2 million penalty to Sunoco Pipeline for violations at a central Pennsylvania lake.
Senate passes US-Canada-Mexico trade deal
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade agreement Jan. 16 that rewrites the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico.
China welcomes US trade deal
China’s government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington on Jan. 16, but said the two sides need to address each other’s “core concerns.”
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 16, 2020
Catch up on 4-H news from the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board and the Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club.
Ohio Fair Managers induct hall of fame members
The Ohio Fair Managers inducted six new members into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame Class of 2020 on Jan. 5.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 16, 2020
Catch up on FFA news from Black River FFA, River Valley FFA and Utica FFA.
Nora Beresik wins essay contest for FFA members
Nora Beresik, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, has been named the Ohio state winner of the 2020 GROWMARK essay contest for FFA members.
Ohio seeks to plug a backlog of orphan oil and gas wells
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to plug a backlog of orphan and idle wells.
