Around the web this week: Feb. 28
From heart health to urban farming, here’s a recap of news from around the web this week.
Tuscarawas Co. dairy farmers continue to do what they do best
Tuscarawas County dairy farmers honored at annual banquet for top milk production
National Dairy Shrine scholarship applications available
National Dairy Shrine scholarship applications due April 15.
Volunteers needed for Pennsylvania statewide cleanup, beautification effort
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that begins March 1 and runs through May 31.
FFA adviser feels blessed by community support
Brett McKelvey is back on track after suffering numerous health problems.
Ohio Federation of SWCD shares honors and educates members
The Champions of Conservation honored several individuals and groups at the awards luncheon.
Transgenic sweet corn no more susceptible to Goss’s wilt disease
A new study from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service provides evidence showing no increase in disease susceptibility in transgenic sweet corn treated with glyphosate.
McGuffey FFA’er brings home Star in Agribusiness
McConn’s swine production project starts from the beginning of life for many of her hogs, and her records show that.
Specialty crop workshop set in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, March 5
BUTLER, Pa. -- Each year the Farm Service Agency fields numerous phone calls from individuals interested in starting a farming operation.
Most of the callers...
A roundup of FFA news for Feb. 25, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Black River and Zane Trace FFA chapters.
