Coating fertilizer helps improve its efficacy
Researchers studied whether or not coating urea fertilizer granules with maleic-itaconic polymers would help plants get as much nitrogen as possible.
Roundup of FFA news for Sept. 13, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from Marlington FFA, Miami Trace/Great Oaks FFA, Loudonville FFA, Crestview FFA, West Holmes FFA and Northwestern FFA.
Monroe County is home to tree farmer of year
Whispering Ridge Tree Farm, in Monroe County, Ohio, has been named the 2018 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year by the Ohio Tree Farm Committee.
Thousand Cankers Disease: What does it mean for your woods?
Preemptive or pre-salvage harvesting of black walnut anywhere in Ohio, due to the presence of thousand cankers disease, is not recommended.
Greater Allegheny goes GAGA
Goats At Greater Allegheny — or project GAGA — is a new initiative aiding in the continued growth of regional sustainability efforts.
Farm Service Manager app records service history
A new smartphone and tablet application called Farm Service Manager helps record service and maintenance history for farm equipment and vehicles.
So long, fertilizer: This corn acquires its own nitrogen
Researchers have identified varieties of tropical corn from Oaxaca, Mexico, that can acquire a significant amount of the nitrogen they need from the air.
Research could lead to billion more being fed
A $6 million research project will take a unique approach to studying stalk lodging in corn and sorghum.
Make-A-Wish helps teen continue to do farm chores
When the Make-A-Wish Foundation granted a request from a Medina County teen, he could have asked for anything, but all Micah wanted was a golf cart so he could continue to work on his family’s farm.
Farm Science Review gets even bigger
The Farm Science Review showcases the latest in ag equipment, technology and services, for farmers of all sizes and commodities. It will be held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio, Sept. 18-20.
