A roundup of FFA news for Dec. 24, 2015
This week's roundup includes news from the Black River, Hillsdale and Northwestern FFA chapters.
A roundup of 4-H news for Dec. 24, 2015
This week's roundup includes news from the Beaver County (Pa.) 4-H club and the Columbiana County Junior Leaders 4-H club.
Michigan lifts poultry exhibit ban
Michigan joins other states in lifting the poultry ban.
Penn State to offer classes on livestock profitability
The courses, all of which begin Feb. 3, will cover profit-enhancing production principles.
U.S. hops crop increasing amid consumer demand
As demand for craft beer grows, so does the demand for hops.
Minnesota lifts poultry quarantine
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has lifted the last of the avian influenza quarantines.
How the spending and tax bill affects agriculture
In addition to tax breaks and tax extensions, the end-of-year spending bill also repeals country of origin labeling.
Va. grower breaks corn yield record
David Hula of Charles City, Virginia, broke the world corn yield record with 532 bushels per acre.
Some tips to keep your birds healthy
While the Ohio poultry ban is over, bird handlers still need to exercise care to protect the health of their birds.
Reindeer get checkups from the vet, too
The American Veterinary Medical Association examines Santa’s team before Christmas Eve.
