Conservation program to help new farmers
A new land access program in northwest Ohio intends to connect new and beginning farmers with land and conservation.
Waters of the U.S. rule gets two-year delay
The U.S. EPA and the Army have issued a two-year delay to reconsider which waters fall under the waters of the U.S.
Farmers can work on their own equipment
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment Dealers Association commit to providing farm equipment service information by 2021.
‘Tide pod challenge’ calls attention to home poisoning risks
Following the "Tide pod challenge" hype, a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences expert is reminding people about the dangers of similar products.
Walnut Creek caramel popcorn recalled
Miller’s Creamery issues recall for an undeclared soy allergen in Walnut Creek Foods' caramel popcorn.
Monsanto to hold free dicamba training sessions
Under the new federal Restricted Use Pesticide label, training is mandatory for all applicators prior to using low-volatility dicamba formulations, including XtendiMax Herbicide with VaporGrip Technology.
CattleFax: Margins are tight, but cattle outlook strong in 2018
CattleFax beef cattle outlook: 'Demand is robust on all fronts' but expect tight margins. Profitable price levels still out there for the cow-calf segment; feeders and backgrounders, not so much.
Maple syrup producers could face new rules
The new food safety law could mean new requirements for maple producers, but will depend on the size and scope of the operation.
USDA unveils new website, farmers.gov
New USDA website, Farmers.gov, will let farmers make appointments with USDA offices, file forms, and apply for USDA programs online.
Ohio SWCD supervisor gets national award
Kris Swartz, Wood Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor, won the Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award.
