American Hereford Association offers mini scholarships
The American Hereford Association and National Junior Hereford Association are offering five "mini" internships for college students interested in gaining experience in national show coordination at the 2017 Junior National Hereford Expo, July 15-21 in and Louisville, Kentucky.
Planting season is upon us!
It's hard to believe the busy spring planting season is right around the corner. Clark says now is the time to put in grain targets with your elevator so you don't miss out on opportunities before you get busy.
Western Pa. farmers drill down into soil health
Penn State Extension held a Western Pennsylvania No-till and Soil Health Crops Day March 2 in West Middlesex. Topics included nutrient and weed management.
Ohio State names Cathann Kress new ag dean
Dr. Cathann Kress has been named dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University.
New stay EPD offered for multiple beef cattle breeds
International Genetic Solutions is releasing a multi-breed Stay EPD using new genetic evaluation software called BOLT. The new software offers Stay EPD on a large collection of purebred and crossbred cattle, something that has never before been offered before.
Cover crop prevents weeds, protects soil, but it’s all in the timing
By flattening a cover crop, farmers don’t have to disturb the soil for a new crop. But timing is tricky.
Ohio meat packer recalls veal products for possible E. coli
WASHINGTON D.C. — Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd., Creston, Ohio, is recalling approximately 40,680 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with...
Roundup of 4-H news for March 2, 2017
The Mahoning County Goat Herders hosted a meeting Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at O'Brock Farm.
Farm succession workshop set for March 30
The workshop is open to any farm group/family, and there is no registration fee, though attendees must preregister by March 27.
Taking control of back pain
Anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants can ease immediate pain, while physical therapy helps keep an episode from turning into a more chronic problem.
