Roundup of FFA news for April 4, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from Warren FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Urbana FFA, Loudonville FFA and more.
USDA says watch for African swine fever
USDA reminds producers and veterinarians to watch for African swine fever — a highly contagious animal disease that affects both domestic and wild pigs.
Understanding the value of Bitcoin
Learn more about Bitcoin, how it works and how to invest.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 4, 2019
Catch up on local 4-H news from 4-H'ers Unlimited, the Guernsey County Junior Fair board, Tusky Valley Farmers 4-H club and Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H Club.
Maplestar Farm makes the most of urbanization
Urbanization has been both a blessing and a challenge for Maplestar Farms, which is located about 40 minutes from Cleveland, in Geauga County.
Participate in Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month
USDA, EPA and FDA invite you to participate in Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month. Learn how you can join the effort to reduce food waste and loss.
Apply now for Sheep Heritage Scholarship
Through the American Sheep Industry Association, the Sheep Heritage Foundation Memorial Scholarship is available for sheep-related graduate studies.
Pennsylvania eyes tax credit to link retiring and young farmers
Pa. state Sen. Elder Vogel has introduced a bill that would create a personal income tax credit for landowners who lease or sell their land, buildings and equipment to beginning farmers.
Market ignores flooding, focuses on USDA’s stocks report
Between the ground farmers expect to plant in 2019 and the crops still in storage, the acreage lost for the 2019 growing season to flooding may not matter.
Ashland, Wayne dairy herds recognized
Dairy producers from Ashland and Wayne counties recognized top herds and producers during the dairy service unit meeting at Buckeye Ag Museum in Wooster.
