Diversity is key for Ohio cattle producers
J&L Cattle Services, in Ashland County, raise around 250 head of Hereford cattle. Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr custom feed 100 head of cattle for producers in Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee, sell show stock to local 4-H members and hold their own production sale every other year.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 18, 2018
The Warren FFA chapter will be starting the annual strawberry sale. Barbecue sauce, cheese and Warren FFA T-shirts will also be sold.
EPA adds national dicamba restrictions for this year
Following ongoing controversy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the makers of dicamba, a controversial weed killer, to revise its label.
Ohio salutes 125 historic farms in 2017
In 2017, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 125 new century, sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms owned by the same family.
Chronic wasting disease found in captive Ohio deer
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) confirmed a positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a captive deer in Guernsey County.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 18, 2018
President William Reph welcomed new members at the January meeting of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club.
Ohio Fair Managers induct 2018 hall of fame class
The Ohio Fair Managers inducted three individuals and one couple into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame Class of 2018, Jan. 7 in Columbus.
Pennsylvania Farm show tractor pull winners
The antique tractor pull at the 2018 Pennsylvania Farm Show was held Jan. 10.
Pennsylvania Farm Show livestock sale breaks record
Records were shattered when 423 animals grossed $376,121 at the annual junior livestock sale Jan. 9, at the 2018 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Alltech opens applications for career program
Alltech is introducing a region-specific model to North America focusing on beef, dairy and poultry.
