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.
Project hopes to build habitat for bats in Ohio
Appalachia Ohio Alliance is partnering with several organizations to increase habitat for rare bats in Ohio.
Acres added to Casselman River Conservation Area
An additional mile of forested frontage along the Casselman River in Somerset County is now protected and open to the public.
Farm volunteers needed in relief work
The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International is coordinating disaster relief efforts for both Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence.
Simmental sires recognized by beef alliance
Simmental sires are now recognized by Integrity Beef Alliance (IBA) as part of their value-added program.
