Grain-free dairies take time, planning
The Organic Farming Conference in Mount Hope featured a variety of topics, including a panel discussion on grain-free dairy farming.
Penn State team gets $100,000 grant for satellite crop surveillance
Ag research from both Penn State and Ohio State received $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grants through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Wayne SWCD honors conservation efforts
The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District honored some of the county's top conservation efforts during the annual meeting Nov. 8.
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.
