Roundup of 4-H news for July 6, 2017
The 2017 Tuscarawas County 4-H Demonstration Contest was June 22 at Broadway United Methodist Church.
Holstein club posts show results
The District 3 Holstein Club held its Open Invitational Holstein Show June 17 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Check out the results.
There’s an updated guide to Lake Erie shipwrecks
Ohio Sea Grant released an updated version of its Lake Erie Shipwrecks and Maritime Tales brochure, a guide to shipwrecks along the Lake Erie coast.
Penn State Dairy Science Club named Outstanding Chapter
Penn State’s Dairy Science Club was named the Outstanding Chapter at the American Dairy Science Association Student Affiliate Division annual meetings.
Like humans, pigs prefer new toys
Yes, even piglets prefer new toys. Pig brains are remarkably similar to human brains, so they are often used as model systems by neuroscientists.
Roundup of 4-H news for July 6, 2017
The Crestview FFA officer team went to a Cleveland Indians game at Progressive Field June 14.
Scientists develop way to detect Palmer amaranth
The assay can detect genetic variations unique to Palmer even when flooded with samples from closely related species, including waterhemp.
How to pick the best melon
Not only are melons juicy and nutritious, but if you pick the right ones they are sweet and delicious, as well.
Exciting, confusing weekend hits grain trade
Price revisions from the Chicago Board of Trade, a surprising end of week USDA crop report, and a holiday shortening up early week trading made for an exciting and confusing weekend in grain trade.
5 tips to prevent dairy cow foot problems
Check out these five tips from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team on managing and preventing dairy cow foot problems.
