Three dairy checkoff organizations consolidate to become one
The dairy farmer leadership of American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program voted unanimously to create American Dairy Association North East, effective March 1.
A roundup of FFA news for March 10, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Northwestern, Crestview, Zane Trace, Black River, Firelands, West Holmes, Loudonville and Hillsdale FFA chapters.
A roundup of 4-H news for March 10, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Geauga Dairymen 4-H club.
EPA releases mapping tool to protect drinking water
The tool provides the public, water system operators, state programs, and federal agencies with critical information.
Community Food Initiatives gets community involved to fight food insecurity in Athens County
One in five people in Athens County are food insecure, lacking reliable access to affordable, nutritious food.
Keeping horses healthy
Senior horses require special attention to ensure their comfort as they get older. Exercise, weight monitoring, dental care and regular veterinary appointments keep an aging horse healthy.
Palmer amaranth: Find it, stop it
Palmer amaranth is a member of the pigweed family and is spreading across the U.S.A.
10 tips for allergy-free gardening
Microscopic pollen causes most allergies. Here are tips for gardening if you have allergies, plus suggested flowers, trees and shrubs to plant that produce little or no pollen.
Crop insurance deadline nears for Ohio producers
Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing policies also have until the sales closing date to do so.
“Safety is no accident”: Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week
Attention to safety must be given to all facets of farming, from ATVs and tractors to grain bins and rural roads.
