Roundup of gardening news for Feb. 14, 2019
Catch up on local gardening news in Franklin and Geauga counties in Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 14, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from United FFA, West Holmes FFA, Smithville FFA and Black River FFA.
Manure proves beneficial as an organic fertilizer
How does fertilizing with manure affect soil quality, compared with inorganic fertilizer? Find out what University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers learned.
W. Va. to invest in modern processing facility
Buzz Foods will expand current operations to include a top-of-the-line livestock slaughter and processing facility.
Conservation practice could cut nitrogen pollution to the Gulf
University of Illinois scientists estimate saturated buffers could reduce nitrogen from agricultural drainage by 5 to 10 percent.
Dealing with compacted fields in Ohio, Pennsylvania
If your fields are severely compacted, it may be necessary to take action. Learn how to determine the best course of action based on your unique situation.
Saturated buffers reduce nitrates, more efficient
Enhancing a standard buffer with a saturated buffer where possible could remove approximately 13 times the annual amount of nitrogen.
Michigan farmer re-elected chairman of American Lamb Board
Dale Thorne, a sheep producer from Michigan, has been re-elected chairman of the American Lamb Board
Ohio Farmers Union still backing ‘distressed watershed’ order
Ohio Farmers Union delegates adopted OFU's legislative priorities at the recent state convention in Lima.
Pennsylvania honors dairy leaders
Pa. dairy leaders recently honored include Star Rock Dairy Inc.; Michael Hosterman, AgChoice Farm Credit; Alan Zepp, Center for Dairy Excellence; and Chuck Turner, Turner Dairy Farms.
