2016 was warmest year on record
According to NOAA and NASA data, 2016 was the third year in a row to set a new record for global average surface temperatures.
NCBA CEO tells Ohio cattlemen: Trump presidency will be ‘an interesting ride’
Ohio cattlemen get update from NCBA CEO; present top awards at 2017 annual meeting.
USDA seeks comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposal to create an organic checkoff program.
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.
