Trump taps Sonny Perdue as ag secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to nominate former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue as his secretary of agriculture.
Pa. Farm Show Junior Livestock Sale sets new record
Records shattered when 420 animals grossed $369,360 at the junior livestock sale Jan. 10, at the 2017 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Nut growers’ workshop set
This year, Joe Hietter and his daughter, Cindy, will share their experience with growing and selling nuts in Ohio.
EPA expands use of herbicide to 34 states
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expanded the geography for application of Enlist Duo herbicide from 15 to 34 states.
Possible federal tax credit for the working class
The Earned Income Tax Credit might put money in the pockets of the working class.
Fungus-infecting virus could help track white-nose syndrome in bats
A newly discovered virus infecting the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats could help scientists and wildlife agencies track the spread of the disease.
Westmoreland County steer is champion
Colton Zundel of New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, took home grand champion market steer honors with his 1,315-pound middleweight crossbred steer.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 19, 2017
This year, four members of the Southeast FFA chapter are applying for their State Degrees and one member for an American degree.
Brockwood Belgians sweep draft horse hitch classes
Dale and Tracie Brockhoff and daughter, Sarah, of Brockwood Belgians in Armstrong County, earned grand champion honors at the draft horse hitch competition.
Southwest Ohio to host specialty crops conference
A conference for fruit and vegetable growers is set for Feb. 7 at the Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road in Loveland.
