A roundup of FFA news for Feb. 4, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Fort Frye, West Branch and Crestview FFA chapters.
Lead in drinking water a concern for some, but reducing exposure often simple
Reducing exposure to lead is an important health consideration, especially for households with young children or those who may be considering starting a family.
Which seeds should I start indoors?
Find out which types of garden seeds should be started indoors and which ones should be directly sown after the last frost.
New month, but same old grain market
Punxsutawney Phil has gone back underground, but farmers need to be up and alert, looking for grain marketing opportunities.
Restored EPA funding to help Pennsylvania farmers meet watershed goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has restored $3 million in program funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
OFBF Young Ag Professionals Conference boasts record attendance
Over 700 people attended Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals Conference to learn more about agricultural trends, professional development and agvocacy.
Robot-run lettuce farm in the works in Japan
The robots will complete all tasks related to growing, except for planting seeds.
Concerned about lead in water? Here are steps you can take
If you’re concerned that your tap water might have elevated levels of lead in it, the first place to start is with your community’s water system.
Zika virus: Ohio State expert available to speak about disease-carrying mosquitoes
Zika virus is now present throughout Latin America and has also infected more than 30 people in the U.S. who contracted the disease while traveling abroad.
Nutrient field studies starting to show results
Scientists are starting to understand how ag nutrients are leaving farmers' fields.
