Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 20, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from Utica FFA, Southern Local FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Tri-Rivers FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern FFA, Marlington FFA and more.
National wildlife refuges offer fee-free days in 2019
Thirty refuges that normally charge entrance fees will offer free admission on special days in 2019.
West Virginia University Extension to train oil and gas workers
The West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension and a partner will provide courses to students interested in the oil and gas industry.
Turning marginal ground into a water quality a win for farmers
Marginal lands could become useful and potentially profitable if they are planted with perennial bioenergy crops such as shrub willow and switchgrass.
Ohio on track to have third wettest year
Total Ohio rainfall for 2018 will likely will be the third highest on record, and that caused trouble for lots of farmers.
Second round of trade mitigation payments announced
Farmers whose markets were disrupted by ongoing trade disputes can now get Market Facilitation Program payments for the second half of their 2018 production.
Over 20 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Since May 18, the United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed 190 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in California.
How to spot common pests on live Christmas trees
You can have a bug-free Christmas by knowing what kinds of pests to look for, how to prevent bringing them inside and what to do after they’ve invaded.
Ohio auctioneer wins world qualifier
An auctioneer from Cumberland, Ohio, has been named a world qualifier in livestock auctions.
CDC: ‘Just say no to eating raw dough’
Although many people like the taste of cookie dough, eating it can make you sick. Learn more about the bacteria in cookie dough and avoid foodborne illness.
