Beef association accepting fall 2019 internship applications
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council's government affairs office is accepting internship applications for Fall 2019.
Ohio receives funds for rural development
Three Ohio recipients will receive U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities program investments totaling more than $65 million.
Roundup of 4-H news for Dec. 13, 2018
Catch up on news from the Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club and the Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H group.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 13, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from River Valley FFA, United FFA, West Holmes FFA, Tri-Rivers Career Center FFA, Black River FFA, Crestview FFA and more.
Ohio Sustainable Food and Farm Conference opens registration
Registration is now open for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's 40th annual conference, Just Farming: The Path Before Us.
Rare rabbit disease confirmed in western Pennsylvania
USDA has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in two pet rabbits that died Dec. 7 in Clover Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Boxwood blight found in Michigan
Boxwood blight has been found in Michigan, in three separate locations: a landscape firm, a homeowner’s yard and in holiday wreaths at a retail store.
Ohio Farm Bureau turning 100
Ohio Farm Bureau honored two longtime volunteer leaders during its annual meeting, which also kicked off its centennial celebration.
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates back fuel tax hike
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates voted to support an increase in motor fuels taxes to help fund repairs for rural roads and bridges, and also supported identifying alternative funding mechanisms.
Five more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed five new cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens.
