Farmers compete at Harrison dairy shows
Hardingdale Holsteins took home both the Supreme grand champion All Breeds and the Supreme junior champion All Breeds awards at the Harrison County Fair.
May margin triggers fifth 2019 dairy payment
Enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage program opened June 17 and payments have started being issued to producers. Producers can enroll through Sept. 20.
Planting summer annual grasses may be fix to hay shortage
Animals need alternative food sources to get the higher amounts of fiber they typically get from hay. Learn what can be substituted.
Roundup of 4-H news for July 18, 2019
Wayne County 4-H teens won the Pennsylvania 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge hosted by Penn State Extension's 4-H Youth Development program.
Pearl Valley wins state fair cheese competition
The Ohio Swiss Cheese Association recently hosted the Ohio State Fair cheese contest.
Soybean growers struggle a year after China tariffs
The past year has been the most challenging in a generation, U.S. soybean growers say, thanks to the trade war with China.
FTC, law enforcement partners announce crackdown on robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission and its law enforcement partners recently announced a major crackdown on illegal robocalls.
‘Planting green’ strategy may help farmers deal with wet springs
Allowing cover crops to grow longer in the spring and planting crops into them is a strategy that may help no-till farmers deal with wet springs.
Roundup of gardening news for July 18, 2019
Catch up on local gardening news in Cuyahoga and Richland counties in Ohio and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Foodpreneur Food School targets farmers
Foodpreneur School, set to take place Sept. 23 and 30, will prepare entrepreneurs to grow their farm's reach, and increase sales and profits.
