Roundup of 4-H news for May 3, 2018
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board held its April meeting at the Colonial Inn at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
New apple disease spoils even pasteurized foods
Paecilomyces niveus spoils apple products even after heat pasteurization. The fungus also produces an FDA-regulated toxin called patulin.
High-yield corn hybrids come with more variability
A hybrid with high adaptability will yield like gangbusters when planted in optimal conditions but may let farmers down in a bad year.
Roundup of FFA news for May 3, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from Ravenswood FFA, John Glenn FFA, Miami Trace FFA, Triway FFA, Black River FFA and United FFA.
Researchers aim to develop best practices for organic beekeeping
Penn State researchers will try to determine the best practices for organic beekeeping by comparing organic and chemical-free to conventional management.
McDonald’s offers more dairy-focused menu items
Dairy checkoff scientists have helped McDonald’s launch three items that elevate dairy and provide customers with great-tasting menu choices.
Young advocates needed for soybean farmers
The American Soybean Association is accepting applications for the Ag Voices of the Future program.
Detecting the subtle signs of heart disease
Heart disease develops the same way in both men and women — with blockages in the arteries. The difference is in how the symptoms present themselves.
Wet, cold spring could lead to seedling blights in corn
Seedling blights are caused by fungi and fungal-like organisms that are prevalent when cool, wet soil conditions occur during or after planting.
Penn State Behrend commits $250,000 for Energy University Partnership
Penn State Behrend will be a lead partner for developing business opportunities created by the Shell Pennsylvania Chemicals project in Beaver County.
