A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 19, 2015
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA sent one student, Phoebe Filisky, to the subdistrict B Public Speaking contest Feb. 11 at Minerva. Filisky recited...
Pest that kills hemlock found in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources have discovered a hemlock-killing pest in Jackson County, in southern Ohio.
Animal care the topic at U.S. Farmer and Rancher Alliance’s 26th Food Dialogues Panel
A recent panel discussion on animal welfare touched on many topics, yet one recurring theme left a lasting imprint on its participants.
Jeff Raney, Brubaker Farms, food bank honored for dairy innovation
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Jeff Raney, of Adamsville, Crawford County, received one of three Pacesetter Awards presented by the Center for Dairy Excellence at the Pennsylvania...
Purdue seeding trial results show more corn plants per acre
To achieve the ‘ideal’ population of 32,000 seeds per acre, farmers should put down 32,500 to 34,300 seeds per acre.
Ohio farmers needed to participate in soil fertility projects
The Ohio State Soil Fertility Lab is looking for farmers and crop consultants from across the state to cooperate with a number of projects this year.
USDA gives nonbrowning apples the green light
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has deregulated two apple varieties genetically engineered to resist browning.
Pa. dairy producers receive awards at state summit
The Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association presented three leadership awards.
Crop consultant explains potential of soybean yield
OBERLIN, Ohio -- Part of producing a good yielding crop is choosing the right seed and the best genetics for your farm. And the...
Ohio Supreme Court says local rules cannot stop oil and gas drilling
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot impede upon oil and gas activities that are state-approved.
