Changes to standard animal weights could affect Pa. producers
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding livestock producers to review changes made to standard animal weights that take effect in 2019.
Pa. hosts drainage tile field day
The Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors Association hosted a field day June 20 at Spring Meadows Farm, Grove City. Approximately 150 people came to watch a 50-acre field get 4-inch drainage tile installed.
Farm and Dairy honored for rural opioid crisis series
“Addiction: A Rural Reality,” Farm and Dairy’s three-part look at the opioid crisis has been honored by both the National Newspaper Association and the Society of Professional Journalists in Ohio.
Ohio has $285,000 for organic cost-share program
Through the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, $285,000 is available to make certification more affordable for organic producers in Ohio.
USDA funds aim to uncover genetic traits in cattle
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded the University of California, Davis, $2.5 million for a national cow genomics project.
National forest returns plaque to Ohio family
A plaque honoring a USDA Forest Service employee has been given to the daughters of the man it honored, Edgar Hollis Norman.
Graham wins Christmas tree scholarship
The Ohio Christmas Tree Association selected Chelsea Graham of Licking County as the recipient of this year’s scholarship.
Ohio State’s AgriNaturalist wins top honor
The 2017 AgriNaturalist was named the top magazine produced by students by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association.
John Deere fans gather in Wooster
John Deere fans enjoyed some history this past weekend in Wooster, where several hundred tractors and implements were on display.
Ohio fairs to offer new ride safety program
A new ride inspection program is expected to keep rides safe at this year's fairs.
