‘Can I get five … 10 … how about 15 … SOLD!’
The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Bid Calling Contest took place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 13.
Chesapeake Bay farmers to be surveyed on use of conservation
Several ag and governmental organizations have partnered to develop a survey that will ask producers to document conservation.
USDA confirms additional cases of bird flu in Indiana
The USDA has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza, or bird flu, in a commercial turkey flock in Dubois County, in southcentral Indiana. This is a different strain of HPAI than the strains that caused the 2015 outbreak.
USDA announces funding to fight rural poverty
U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack announced the extension of a program to help fight rural poverty in Ohio.
Lumosity to pay users for false claims
The charges alleged that they deceived consumers with unfounded claims that Lumosity games can help users perform better at work and in school, and reduce or delay cognitive impairment associated with age and other serious health conditions.
Ohio agriculture department recognizes 114 historic farms in 2015
The new century or bicentennial farms were owned by the same family for at least 100 or 200 consecutive years.
Belmont County still in the lead for permits
Belmont County may lead Ohio, but Washington County in Pennsylvania had the highest number of permits issued there.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 14, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Crestview, Hiland, Smithville and Northwestern FFA chapters.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 14, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Montour Valley (Independence Township, Pa.), Breeders & Feeders (Newbury, Ohio) and Farmer's Pride (Rogers, Ohio) 4-H clubs.
Pa. dairy industry meeting reminds participants to forge their own future
Two panel discussions were featured at the joint annual partners meeting of the Center for Dairy Excellence and Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania in December.
