Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 1, 2018
Five Black River FFA members participated in the chapters annual Chili Cookoff.
Enjoy naturalist programs, winter hikes in February
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is hosting several family-friendly winter hikes and naturalist activities in February.
Pa. hemp industry makes plans to lead US
Pennsylvania expands their hemp research program in 2018 as they plan for a processing plant and set the stage to be No. 1 in U.S. hemp production.
Ohio Farmers Union would support “impaired” designation for Lake Erie
The Ohio Farmers Union set new policy issues related to water quality and nutrients at its state convention.
Can you improve forage yield potential?
John Kempf, founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, believes farmers can produce four times as much forage yield in existing fields.
Ohio grazing conference focuses on soil health
One of the biggest problems farmers face around the world is soil degradation. It all comes back to how you manage your soils.
Natural gas to remain primary source of electricity generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts natural gas will remain the primary source of U.S. electricity generation for the next two years.
FarmHer event coming to Ohio State Feb. 23
Grow by FarmHer events are coming to Ohio State University, West Virginia State University and North Carolina State University to inspire young women to pursue careers in agriculture.
Natural gas growth concentrated in Marcellus and Utica shale
Natural gas pipelines coming online from Utica and Marcellus shale are likely to trigger higher wellhead natural gas prices, but overall market is flat.
Buckeye Ag Museum about to open in Wooster
The Buckeye Agricultural Museum and Education Center will showcase the history of agriculture across northeast Ohio.
