Local dairy teams win at All-American Invitational
Ohio State University, Pennsylvania FFA, Wisconsin 4-H and Michigan State Ag Tech were All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest winners.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 12, 2017
The Norwayne FFA Chapter soil judging team participated in county and district judging contests the first two weeks of September.
Collegiate competition names hog invention as finalists
Among the finalists is a team with an invention to aid in pig farming, SwineTech. It was developed by University of Iowa team members.
Agriculture co-ops rank first in revenue
National Cooperative Bank released its annual NCB Co-op 100, a listing of the nation's top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses.
New grant funds Penn State pollinator program
A USDA grant will enhance a Penn State graduate program in entomology and ecology aimed at solving the problem of pollinator decline.
$2.8 million grant targets biobased careers
Students at Ohio State University and Central State University will benefit from a $2.8 million grant meant to develop leaders for the bioeconomy industry.
Herefords battle at futurity
The Rick VanFleet family hosted a Hereford field day Sept. 30 at their family farm in Pleasant City, Ohio.
Understanding ‘carry’ in grain marketing
How to calculate carry and begin to formulate your grain marketing plan. John Berry, PSU Extension educator shares his grain marketing advice.
Harvest pace controls grain market
At current corn and soybean prices, the farmers will resist selling as long as they can.
How to make fresh pumpkin puree for baking
Learn to pick, prepare and cook pie and sugar pumpkins to make pumpkin puree for baking and more. It’s really not that difficult!
