Public input sought on coyotes, feral dog damage in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services is looking for public comments on a Environmental Assessment Supplement titled “Integrated Wildlife Damage Management of Coyotes and Feral Dogs in Pennsylvania” now until Jan. 6.
Stock the Trailer collects record amount of food for Ohio food banks
This year 66 county fairs across Ohio collected a record-breaking 286,339 pounds of food for local food banks through Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer.
Ohio archers harvest 65,783 white-tailed deer
Archery hunters in Ohio harvested 5,390 white-tailed deer Nov. 9, the highest single-day total this season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Ohio’s deer gun hunting season runs Dec. 2-8
An additional deer gun weekend will also take place this year on Dec. 21-22.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 27, 2024
Catch up on local FFA news from River Valley FFA, Black River FFA, Zane Trace FFA, Waterford FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern-Wayne FFA and East Knox FFA.
Ohio legislation would give $10M in emergency funding to farmers affected by drought
OHio House Bill 683, introduced by state Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, would give $10 million to soil and water conservation districts to spend on drought relief.
Ohio’s AgrAbility program keeps farmers with disabilities farming
As the average age of Ohio farmers increases, many face the risk of chronic illness and job-related accidents that might reduce their capacity to continue earning a living. That's where AgrAbility can help.
Pa. requires bulk milk testing for bird flu at processing plants
Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza from Pennsylvania farms as an added measure to prevent the spread of the H5N1 bird flu.
Apply now for shearing grants
The American Sheep Industry Association has once again set aside $15,000 in grants to assist developing shearers and mentors.
Two Pa. oil and gas operators pay $5 million for Clean Air violations
XTO Energy Inc. and Hilcorp Energy Company will pay $5 million for violating the Clean Air Act in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency.
