Plan for Lake Erie toxic algae doesn’t include mandatory farming changes
The Columbus Dispatch reports that in the Kasich administration’s plan for reducing toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie, changes for farmers aren’t included, at least based on what was revealed May 25.
Better equipped for farm accidents: Wayne County fire departments receive grain rescue units
With the help of the Trent Insurance Group, a Nationwide Insurance affiliate, the Wayne County Farm Bureau was able to give four local fire departments grain bin rescue tubes.
A “what if” Memorial Day
Let us all thank God that He has blessed the America that we have, and always remember those courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives to secure it, for us and future generations.
Grants for farmers
Each year millions of dollars are made available to fund farm projects. Grants help farmers, rural businesses and other agriculture advocates develop and strengthen the food system.
How to control Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is one of Ohio’s top 10 invasive species. Learn more about what it looks like and what to do with it.
Pennsylvania lifts ban on live poultry shows
With the risk of bird flu diminishing, Pennsylvania has lifted its ban on live poultry shows and exhibits in time for the upcoming county fair season.
Field Notes: planting progress, CAUV stalls
This week's biggest stories center around planting progress during wet spring weather as well as two CAUV bills on hold in Ohio's state legislature.
A roundup of FFA news for May 26, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the West Muskingum, National Trail-MVCTC, West Holmes, Hiland, Northwestern, Black River, Hillsdale, Southern Local and Crestview FFA chapters.
5 items for your farm’s cash flow statement
Understanding how much money is coming in and going out and where it is going to or coming from is an important record keeping practice on your farm.
CAUV reform on hold in House and Senate committees
Time is running out if lawmakers are going to act on CAUV this legislative session.
