Collegiate competition names hog invention as finalists
Among the finalists is a team with an invention to aid in pig farming, SwineTech. It was developed by University of Iowa team members.
Agriculture co-ops rank first in revenue
National Cooperative Bank released its annual NCB Co-op 100, a listing of the nation's top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses.
New grant funds Penn State pollinator program
A USDA grant will enhance a Penn State graduate program in entomology and ecology aimed at solving the problem of pollinator decline.
$2.8 million grant targets biobased careers
Students at Ohio State University and Central State University will benefit from a $2.8 million grant meant to develop leaders for the bioeconomy industry.
Herefords battle at futurity
The Rick VanFleet family hosted a Hereford field day Sept. 30 at their family farm in Pleasant City, Ohio.
Understanding ‘carry’ in grain marketing
How to calculate carry and begin to formulate your grain marketing plan. John Berry, PSU Extension educator shares his grain marketing advice.
How to put less stress on your septic system
Make small changes to increase efficiency and reduce the amount of stress you're putting on your septic system.
Preventing combine fires
Dry corn and soybean fields have put farmers at greater risk of their combines catching on fire while harvesting crops.
4-H members gather hurricane relief funds
Jefferson County 4-H, Ohio, launched a fundraising campaign to aid their sister county, Jefferson County, Texas, in hurricane relief.
From 4-H’er to 4-H leader
Stephen Heppe never wanted his time in 4-H to end, so he decided to make a career out of it. Heppe works as a 4-H program assistant for Wayne County Extension and serves on the senior fair board of his hometown fair in Portage County.
