How to properly mulch around landscape trees
Learn how to choose the right mulch and how to apply it around landscape trees for optimum growth.
NRCS has up to $700 mil. for Conservation Stewardship Program
For the Conservation Stewardship Program, NRCS now enrolls eligible, high-ranking applications based on dollars rather than acres. Also, higher payment rates are now available for cover crops and crop rotations.
USDA confirms virulent Newcastle disease in chickens in Arizona
The USDA has confirmed the first case of virulent Newcastle disease in Arizona, discovered in a small flock of pet chickens in Coconino County.
The value of vocational agriculture
Vocational agriculture promotes pathways to careers in agriculture and provides young people with practical skills and work ethic necessary for employment.
Roundup of gardening news for April 4, 2019
Catch up on local gardening news from Coshocton County, Ohio, and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Easements can restore wetlands or preserve working farm ground
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for programs that protect wetlands, agricultural lands and grasslands.
Roundup of FFA news for April 4, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from Warren FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Urbana FFA, Loudonville FFA and more.
USDA says watch for African swine fever
USDA reminds producers and veterinarians to watch for African swine fever — a highly contagious animal disease that affects both domestic and wild pigs.
Understanding the value of Bitcoin
Learn more about Bitcoin, how it works and how to invest.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 4, 2019
Catch up on local 4-H news from 4-H'ers Unlimited, the Guernsey County Junior Fair board, Tusky Valley Farmers 4-H club and Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H Club.
