Wet spring set stage for delayed crop year
Many farmers were forced to plant, or replant, well into June, due to continuous rain, but local farmers had surprisingly good yields in 2017. Prices, on the other hand, were down.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 28, 2017
Look for updates from Hillsdale FFA, Northwestern FFA, Waterford FFA, Black River FFA and Miami Trace FFA.
Farm and Dairy’s top 10 stories of 2017
Check out the Farm and Dairy staff selections for the top 10 stories to impact its readership in 2017.
CAB offers up to $40,000 in scholarships
Certified Angus Beef is accepting applications for its annual Colvin Scholarship, awarded to college students committed to the beef industry.
Antioxidants in coffee promote health
The phytonutrients in coffee can boost immune function, reduce inflammation and lower rates of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, gallstones and some cancers.
Why do we hang stockings on Christmas?
The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive history. Learn more about the stories that made Christmas stockings so popular.
USDA issues permit for Santa’s reindeer
Santa and his reindeer pass health and safety inspections before traveling to homes across U.S.
Researchers study impact of ice storms in forests
Climate change scientists believe ice events will increase in frequency, which concerns researchers studying the long-term impact of ice storms on forests.
Four Pa. deer test positive for CWD
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced that four captive deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania.
Ohio’s 3Q shale oil and gas production climbs
In Ohio, 1,760 horizontal shale wells reported oil and natural gas production during the third quarter.
