Roundup of FFA news for May 11, 2017
Zane Trace FFA was honored as a gold rated chapter at the Ohio FFA Convention May 4-5.
11 lawn mower safety tips
People fall victim to the revolving blades of powered lawn mowers each year. Take extra care when using riding and push mowers.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 11, 2017
Catch up on 4-H news from the Mahoning County Goat Herders and the Geauga County Breeders and Feeders 4-H club.
Grants available to Pennsylvania farmers
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence and Center for Beef Excellence are offering financial assistance to dairy and beef farms.
Make use of food waste by composting
Compost enriches the soil by helping it retain moisture and also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers while also suppressing plant diseases and pests.
Stone Lab selects research interns
Eight undergraduate students have been selected for Stone Laboratory's 2017 Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship Program.
OSU student named Udall Scholar
Tal Shutkin, an Ohio State University sophomore from Shaker Heights, Ohio, has been named a 2017 Udall Scholar.
Consumers petition FDA for labels instead of raids
The Real Food Consumer Coalition filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, asking the agency allow warning labels on raw milk products.
Grass clippings improve soil quailty
Grass clippings affect carbon and nitrogen levels in two ways: directly by simply being present but also indirectly by serving as fertilizer for the grass.
Replanting or are your fields still too wet to plant?
Ohio farmers, and others, are facing questions about replanting corn and soybeans, or are wondering when they'll even get the seed in the ground. Advice from Ohio State will help.
