Vacant farm buildings can hold value
A survey of the Midwest shows the value of renting agricultural buildings.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 11, 2014
This week's roundup includes news from the Northwestern, Bellevue, Firelands, Hillsdale, Southern and West Branch FFA chapters.
Water quality practices on display in northwestern Ohio
Drive-it-yourself tour to feature water quality improvements.
Checkoff passed by Ky. beef producers
Kentucky beef cattle producers voted to assess themselves an additional $1 per head on cattle marketed in Kentucky in a statewide referendum held in November.
Marcellus and Utica shale: Belmont, Monroe counties lead Ohio permitting
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources granted 79 permits during the month of November.
Penn State links with vet school in Glasgow
After successfully completing their senior year, they will receive a bachelor’s degree from Penn State while continuing to pursue their veterinary degree at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine.
Toledo mayor wants presidential executive order for Lake Erie algae problem
The economic impact of Lake Erie’s toxic algae blooms on the city of Toledo totalled an estimated $2.2 million to $2.5 million.
Trumbull County: Conservationists’ efforts are honored
The Trumbull County Cooperator of Year was awarded to the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership.
Usefulness of farm data to change with new Farm Bill provisions
Today, more than 60 percent of farmers have access to precision technology, and about 90 percent of farm machinery can connect to the Internet and transmit data, but almost all of that data isn't used by farmers.
Richland County food pantry competes for grant money
Rural Ohio food pantry among those competing in Walmart's Food Pantry Holiday Makeover.
