Pitching farm life: Brenda Hastings takes dairy industry in an all new direction
Brenda Hastings pulls no punches on the subject of being a dairy farmer. And the co-owner of Hastings Dairy in Geauga County, Ohio, has become one of her industry’s most active advocates.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 5, 2015:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — The Northwestern FFA chapter has been teaching elementary students about agriculture through the Ag in the Classroom committee for many...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 5, 2015:
RANDOLPH, Ohio — The Portage Prime Producers, a new 4-H club featuring swine and small animals in Portage County, held its first meeting Feb....
Ohio’s maple syrup (Infographic)
Ohio is the 6th largest producer of maple syrup in the United States.
Pennsylvania barn collapse traps cows
More than half of the barn’s roof collapsed, killing at least seven cows and injuring many more.
New crop production guide aimed at helping farmers tap organic markets
The guide provides science-based information on organic practices and ecological processes.
Ohio House ag committee still working on nutrient bill
House ag committee nearing the completion of its own nutrient regulation bill.
Toledo port authority to speak at ag breakfast
With more than 43 percent of the U.S. and Canadian markets located within 500 miles, Toledo is a prime location for national and international trade and commerce.
No damage to soils from grazing of cover crops
WASHINGTON — A USDA scientist has found a way to encourage more growers to use cover crops by allowing cattle to graze on them.
Ohio poultry owners advised to increase biosecurity
COLUMBUS — Three worrisome strains of avian flu have been detected in birds out West.
