Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 8, 2018
Lorain County JVS FFA members attended the 360° Leadership Conference in Dublin, Ohio. The conference helps students with leadership development.
Angus foot score EPDs launched
Angus Genetics, Inc. released two new foot score research expected progeny differences. The first of its kind in the U.S. for beef cattle.
What is the Federal Milk Marketing Order?
The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system was established in the 1930s to aid farmers facing low milk prices.
California to consider joining the Federal Milk Marketing Order
California dairy producers are awaiting the USDA’s final proposal of a Federal Milk Marketing Order system for the state.
Advice on eliminating invasive plants
Manage your woodlands by eliminating invasive plant species, especially before harvesting trees. Get tips and advice for Ohio and Pa. service foresters.
Ohio confirms equine herpes virus
Animals and facilities placed under quarantine after finding equine herpes virus.
Ohio State dairy scientist honored by National Mastitis Council
The National Mastitis Council presented Ohio State University dairy scientist Joe Hogan with its Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control.
Ohio wine production climbing, now at No. 6
Ohio recently surpassed Michigan, inching up in its ranking for wine production to the sixth highest state in the nation.
Hydraulically fractured wells lead U.S. drilling
More wells are drilled with hydraulic fracturing in the U.S. than any other technology, with many of those located in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Why do groundhogs emerge on February 2 if it’s not to predict the weather?
Groundhogs don’t emerge to predict the weather. They have other priorities in early February than mingling with the people of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
