Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 28, 2019
Catch up on local news from River Valley FFA, Northwestern FFA, Crestview FFA, West Holmes FFA and Black River FFA.
10 ways to increase dairy profitability
Herds of all sizes can make profitability a reality with increased focus on management, animal genetics, nutrition programs and overall efficiency.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 28, 2019
Catch up on news from the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board and Mahoning County Goat Herders 4-H club.
Ohio farmer says Lake Erie Bill of Rights is unconstitutional
Toledo voters approve rights for Lake Erie, but farmers question the effect, and whether such action is constitutional.
DeWine pushing ‘reset’ in approach to water quality
New Ohio agriculture administration reviewing water quality action, stakeholder input.
US, China postpone more tariffs
The USDA announced Feb. 22 that the Chinese government has committed to buy an additional 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans.
How to get the most out of annuals
Getting the most out of annuals year after year requires choosing the right plants, finding the right location and using the proper planting techniques.
Dietary supplements to gain increased federal scrutiny
Unlike over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements are regulated more like food products than like drugs. Find out what the new FDA oversight entails.
Enlist E3 soybeans available for 2019 planting
Corteva and MS Technologies have launched the triple-stack herbicide tolerant Enlist E3 soybeans across multiple seed brands in U.S.; available for 2019 planting.
Raw turkey linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak
Protect yourself from the salmonella outbreak that's been ongoing since before Thanksgiving by using these safe handling tips for raw turkey from the CDC.
