Ohio one of first states approved for hemp
Ohio is one of the first states to have its hemp production plan approved, according to a Dec. 27 U.S. Department of Agriculture announcement.
Strep zoo detected in Pennsylvania swine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has designated Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in swine a dangerous transmissible disease.
Farm labor overhaul clears US House
The U.S. House recently passed a bipartisan bill that would make it easier for farm workers to gain legal status, if necessary, and reform the H-2A program.
Prepare now for tax-filing season
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are things they should do now to get ready for the tax-filing season ahead.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 26, 2019
The West Holmes FFA conducted the annual Greenhand Initiation and Chapter Degree Ceremony Nov. 25.
Lake Co. Fair breaks ground on new youth and community center
The Lake County Fair broke ground on a new youth and community center Dec. 19. The new center is scheduled to be complete by the 2020 fair.
USDA offers tribal students career-track scholarships in agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the opening of the 2020 scholarship application cycle for the USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program.
Behind the shows: Stark County 4-H’er already preparing for 2020 fair season
Addy Brenner, a Stark County, Ohio, 4-H'er in the Tusci Barnyard Hi-Steppers club, is already preparing for the 2020 show season with her market steer.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 19, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from Northwestern FFA, Warren FFA and West Holmes FFA.
Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 19, 2019
Janet Macunovich and Steven Nikkila, authors of Garden A to Z, will address creating better color in your yard Feb. 22 in Medina.
