Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 15, 2018
The Geauga Prime Time 4-H club met Jan. 16 at the fairgrounds.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 15, 2018
The Marlington FFA chapter sent one individual to the District 3 Public Speaking Contest Feb. 8.
Volunteers introduce consumers to plant breeding innovation
In a new video, CommonGround Iowa volunteer Sara Ross shares her perspective on plant breeding innovation with the help of plant breeder Jessie Alt.
Pa. Holstein Association junior members awarded
The Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Convention was Feb. 2-4 at the Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center, Lancaster.
Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative receives $3.5 million
The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded $3.5 million in funding for 21 additional projects in its ongoing Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative.
Federal budget bill revamps MPP to help dairy farmers
Although the basic-level dairy margin protection (MPP) is expanded in the new budget bill, with low milk prices, we haven’t come anywhere close to the $5 margin protection being offered.
Milk haulers win case over an Oxford comma
A lawsuit between Oakhurst Dairy, owned by Dairy Farmers of America, and their drivers hinges on the Oxford comma. They have now settled for $5 million.
Farm Bureau asks for WOTUS block
The American Farm Bureau is leading an effort to block the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule from going into effect.
A second chance at life
It has been almost 10 years since Brian Eucker received a life-saving liver transplant. Read his story, from orchard owner to organ donor advocate.
From city girl to hands-on farmer
Nancy Midla grew up in metropolitan New York. Over the years her passion for farming grew. She now manages the family farm and educates the public about ag.
