USDA confirms six more cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed six additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens.
U.S., WTO partners sign biotech statement
The United States has joined 12 other WTO nations to support policies that enable agricultural innovation, including genome editing.
Commission tables Kasich’s order on watersheds
Despite strong calls from Ohio Gov. John Kasich to act on his executive order, a state commission that is reviewing it believes more time is needed.
New method of developing nematode-resistant soybeans
A new method, developed by University of Illinois researchers, is able to quantify naturally occurring genetic resistance to the soybean cyst nematode.
Roundup of gardening news for Nov. 1, 2018
Join Natural Resource Management Nov. 10, for an update on the hemlock woolly adelgid, an insect in Geauga County that can kill eastern Hemlock trees.
Retired educator runs cattle farm in brother’s memory
Following a teaching career of more than 40 years, Suzan Smith continued running her family's Hereford farm in her brother's memory.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is not just for children
Proper hand hygiene can reduce the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease.
Plant resources help ensure ag’s future
Plant genetic resources are any plant materials, such as seeds, fruits, cuttings, pollen, and other organs and tissues from which plants can be grown.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 1, 2018
Catch up on local news from River Valley FFA and Lorain County JVS.
Diversity to highlight shepherd’s sheep symposium
The 2018 Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium will concentrate on a wide range of topics related to the success of the sheep operation, both now and in the future.
