Startup to build biotech plant breeding research facility at Purdue
At the Seed Foundry at Purdue, Inari plans to make changes to genes to deliver desired field performance through customized seeds for microclimates around the world.
Two Ohio electric co-ops get $145 million from USDA for upgrades
In Ohio, South Central Power Cooperative and the Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative received $145 million from the USDA's rural development programs.
Pork, soybean and corn leaders craft joint research agreement
Leaders of the National Pork Board, United Soybean Board and National Corn Growers Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate research that will benefit all three organizations.
Financial factors farmers should consider in 2019
The year ahead will present some fiscal opportunities for farmers, but also many challenges.
More flood aid announced for Holmes Co. farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has designated Holmes County, Ohio, a primary natural disaster area.
Grant awarded for methane gas research
As concern about climate change rises, researchers are working to develop innovative strategies to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 8, 2018
Catch up on local news from Edon FFA, Plymouth FFA, John Glenn FFA, Buckeye Valley-DACC FFA, Marlington FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Warren FFA and more.
Forum highlights largest wind farm in Ohio
The Blue Creek Wind Farm was completed in 2012 in Paulding and Van Wert counties, generating electricity to more than 76,000 homes.
OSU professor receives top ag award
Rattan Lal received the 2018 World Agriculture Prize from the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences.
EPA changes dicamba registration to 2020
The EPA extended registration of dicamba two years for "over-the-top" use to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybeans engineered to resist dicamba.
