Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 21, 2017
Look for updates from Utica FFA, Loudonville FFA and Covington-UVCC FFA.
Ohio family faces tragedy, needs help
A funding opportunity has been created to help the James and Julia Geiser family, of Dalton, as they battle a very difficult year.
GENEX launches ICC$ index, two new Jersey traits
With the December sire summary, GENEX released the Ideal Commercial Cow (ICC$) index for Jersey cattle along with two new proprietary traits.
A-1 Auto offers scholarships
A-1 Auto Transport is offering a scholarship opportunity to students in the Salem area. These scholarships come in the sum of $250, $500 or $1,000.
Roundup of 4-H news for Dec. 21, 2017
The Market Master 4-H Club, in Portage County, wrapped up 2017 with a holiday potluck and white elephant gift exchange at the Randolph Senior Center.
Bovine genetics companies to merge
Koepon Holding BV and Cooperative Resources International have reached agreement on a plan to merge their organizations.
Farm Bureau Foundation works to attract young people to ag
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation's Fisher Fund for Lifelong Learning is set up to prepare students for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources.
Small Farm College accepting registrations
The Ohio State University is offering Small Farm College, an eight-session short course, held one night a week.
Ohio grain farmers talk trade and farm bill
The Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium was held Dec. 19 in Columbus, where trade and the farm bill were top topics.
Vitamin prices skyrocket as supplies decrease
Vitamins A and E are becoming scarce and prices have more than doubled. Dairy nutritionists recommend evaluating vitamin supplementation strategies.
