Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 23, 2018
Catch up on local news from Lorain County JVS and Firelands FFA.
USDA’s Rural Development invests $60.5 million Belmont County
USDA’s Rural Development agency is investing nearly $60.5 million, the single largest dollar obligation in Ohio Rural Development history, to modernize rural water service in Belmont County.
Rainfall keeps the hay crop growing
Rainy days have made hay and forage harvesting a challenge, but have also kept the crop growing.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Ohio horses
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the first positive cases of West Nile Virus in Ohio horses for 2018.
ODNR urges Ohioans to report beech leaf disease
Ohioans encouraged to report signs of emerging beech leaf disease to prevent its spread.
2015 WOTUS rule now in effect in Ohio and Pennsylvania
The Obama-era EPA Waters of the United States ruling is now on the books in 26 states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Incidence of virulent Newcastle disease continues to grow
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed thirteen additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease.
Lawrence County Fair market livestock sale totals $220,000
Lawrence County 4-H and FFA members taking market livestock wrapped up their project year at the annual livestock sale. Buyers supported the county's youth with an overall sale total of $220,000.
Ohio farm groups take up fight against opioids
Ohio farm and rural groups met in Columbus to discuss opioid abuse with the federal office of Rural Development.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 16, 2018
Catch up with the Marlington FFA chapter.
