Preparing for fewer dairy farms
The dairy industry is rapidly changing, and this young farmer and his family are trying to position themselves for the future.
Roundup of FFA news for July 5, 2018
The Hillsdale FFA officer team recently held its officer retreat June 6-7. The retreat began with a scavenger hunt.
Shale gas production a ‘revolution’
The overall size of recoverable gas reserves continues to increase and the pace of production growth is accelerating, according to a new report.
National Jersey Heifer Sale breaks records
The American Jersey Cattle Association held the 61st National Heifer Sale in West Salem, Ohio, June 28, with the top selling calf bringing in $67,500.
OSU names associate dean in ag college
Gary Pierzynski has been named as the new associate dean for research and graduate education.
Harrison County junior livestock sale results
The Harrison County, Ohio, junior livestock sale was June 29, starting at 1 p.m. Nearly 500 lots were sold by 4-H and FFA members.
Senate passes its farm bill 86-11
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the farm bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, on a strong bipartisan 86-11 vote June 28.
Ohio ag groups challenging Kasich’s water quality focus
A group of Ohio farm organizations is not happy with Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s public statements about placing restrictions on farming practices through executive order
US hog inventory up 3 percent
As of June 1, there were 73.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 3 percent from June 2017, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published June 28 by the USDA.
Photo gallery: 150th American Jersey Cattle Association annual meeting
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The home state of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) is welcoming Jersey breeders from across the U.S....
