USDA reports growth in US organic producers
Record growth in organics: The number of U.S. certified organic operations increased by almost 12 percent between 2014 and 2015.
Pa. seed libraries allowed to hold seed exchanges
There are an estimated 26 seed libraries across the Commonwealth, with more than 350 nationwide.
Certified Angus Beef licenses Russian beef
In its first expansion beyond North America, Certified Angus Beef began production and sales in Russia this spring, through licensed partner Miratorg Agribusiness Holding.
Farmer-author Forrest Pritchard to headline WV urban ag conference
Best-selling author Forrest Pritchard will headline the third annual West Virginia Urban Agriculture Conference April 30.
Gear up for planting season with these tips
It may be too cold now, but this is a good time to get ready for planting.
Ethan Holmes may be young in years, but he’s fueled by ambition and energy
On the weekends, Ethan Holmes would head to the incubator, where he would spend the weekend making applesauce.
Hearing for transmission line in Paulding Co.
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing to provide area residents an opportunity to testify about Paulding Wind Farm III's proposal to construct a 138-kilovolt transmission line and associated switchyard in Benton and Harrison townships.
A roundup of FFA news for April 7, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Southeast, Northwestern and Black River FFA chapters.
OSHA: Ohio farm worker killed by manure gas
OSHA issues fines for 2015 manure-related fatality.
Frank Burkett named Ohio Farm Bureau president
Stark Co. farmer Frank Burkett has been elected president of the Ohio Farm Bureau. He succeeds Steve Hirsch of Chillicothe, who left the board to stand for election to the Nationwide board.
