Will you have to report livestock emissions? It’s up to Congress
Bipartisan legislation in the House would exempt livestock farms from reporting emissions requirements dictated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Use wood ashes to improve garden fertility
When collected and spread on the garden, ashes produced by wood-burning fireplaces or stoves are an excellent source of calcium and other plant nutrients.
Ohio farmers advocate on the Hill
Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents heard from and engaged in conversation with elected officials about NAFTA, the farm bill and rural infrastructure.
Midwest farmers, get ready for a soggy spring
It is most likely to be a wetter-than-average spring for much of the northern U.S. in 2018, which isn't great news for many parts that flooded in late winter.
Wayne County residents oppose waste lagoon
Local residents packed a former middle school gymnasium March 14 to air concerns over plans to build a 10 million gallon waste storage lagoon between Wooster and the village of Creston.
Marietta man invents edge line in 1956
John Edward White Sr. invented the first edge line machine using the body of a Crosley car in 1956 and 1957.
Roundup of 4-H news for March 15, 2018
Catch up on 4-H news from the Capriculturist 4-H and the Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H Club.
New pasteurization plant coming to northwest Ohio
Hydrofresh HPP, an affiliate of Keller Logistics Group, is constructing a $10 million pasteurization plant slated for opening in April in Delphos.
Lake County Farm Bureau scholarships
Lake County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities to students who have been admitted to a two or four-year institution of higher learning.
Roundup of FFA news for March 15, 2018
Catch up on FFA news from West Branch FFA, Black River FFA, Northwestern FFA and Urbana FFA.
