Field Notes: planting progress, CAUV stalls
This week's biggest stories center around planting progress during wet spring weather as well as two CAUV bills on hold in Ohio's state legislature.
A roundup of FFA news for May 26, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the West Muskingum, National Trail-MVCTC, West Holmes, Hiland, Northwestern, Black River, Hillsdale, Southern Local and Crestview FFA chapters.
CAUV reform on hold in House and Senate committees
Time is running out if lawmakers are going to act on CAUV this legislative session.
FDA releases new look for nutrition facts label
The new labeling includes nutrition information for "one serving" and "one package" to help consumers make wise, healthy food choices.
Cost-share program helps make organic certification affordable for farmers, processors
This funding covers as much as 75 percent of an individual applicant’s certification costs, up to a maximum of $750 annually per certification scope.
USDA announces ag research funds through NIFA
Funding opportunities include priority areas for U.S. agriculture, with input by commodity boards.
Speak up: Landowners near Wayne National Forest urged to talk
Landowners bordering or near the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio are battling for the right to lease their land and in return develop their mineral rights.
Gerards helped give equine trail riders miles of opportunity
Mike and Barb Gerard helped connect horse riding trails in the Mohican area, and have spent a lifetime serving equine owners.
A roundup of 4-H news for May 19, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Western Reserve Rangers, Mahoning County Junior Leaders, Breeders and Feeders, Rough Riders and Auburn Swine 4-H clubs.
A roundup of FFA news for May 19, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Fayetteville, Southeast, Arlington, Pymatuning Valley, West Branch, Firelands, Crestview and Ohio FFA chapters.
