Roundup of FFA news for April 12, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from the Northwestern FFA chapter.
DFA nets $127.4 million in 2017
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) officials reported net income of $127.4 million for 2017 during the association's annual meeting March 21 in Kansas City.
W.Va. mixers to promote local food
The WVDA, West Virginia University Extension Services and a couple local colleges will hold two Ag Action Network Producer/Buyer Mixers in April.
Ohio EPA to hold hearing on biosolids lagoon
The EPA will hold an informational session and hearing to discuss the permit application by Quasar Energy Group.
Ohio EPA addressing river nutrients
The Ohio EPA is holding early stakeholder meetings to discuss water quality issues in rivers.
Connecting women in agriculture
More than 100 women gathered at the R. G. Drage Career Technical Center for the East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference April 6, to learn and network.
Soybean tariffs will hit farmers hard
A trade dispute with China escalated last week with China’s announcement April 4 of a proposed 25 percent tariff on imported U.S. soybeans.
Young and Farming: Kevin Spreng
Dairy farmer Kevin Spreng built his way up gradually, starting with the family farm and branching out.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 5, 2018
Catch up on 4-H news from the Goshen Good Growers 4-H group, Capriculturist 4-H club, Mahoning County Junior Fairboard and Village Varieties 4-H club.
Campbell Run wins Holstein banner
Alex Claypoole and Campbell Run Holsteins, Worthington, Pennsylvania, showed the senior and grand champion at the Pa. Holstein Spring Show.
