Take steps to prevent salt damage to home landscape
Winter storms result in tons of salt added to the roads and sidewalks each year.
Ohio produce growers’ congress: Know your customer, adjust to his behavior
The OPGMA produce congress is underway and continues through Jan. 22 in Sandusky.
Farm bill 2014: National Milk says Dairy Security Act dead, looking at other options
The National Milk Producers Federation had worked on the DSA for four years, but now says the full House will not consider the act.
FAA names unmanned aircraft systems test sites, Ohio not on the list
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country.
Farm-related business makes it big on ABC’s Shark Tank, social media
ABC's reality television show "Shark Tank" has been putting capitalist dreams on television for five seasons, but one episode has really taken off.
Final report notes ‘no reportable findings’ with checkoff management
A management review of the Cattlemen's Beef Board by the Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service verified the Beef Board is operating within the provisions of the Beef Promotion and Research Act and Order and in line with all applicable Federal laws, regulations and policies.
Somerset Co. Holstein holds head high
Pennwood Troy Kalahari exhibited by Ashley Stoltzfus of Berlin, Somerset County, was named Supreme Champion of the Open Dairy Show Jan. 10 at the 2014 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The five-year-old Holstein cow beat out five other contestants in her class prior to being named Grand Champion Holstein.
Penn State receives grants to study pesticide risk and honeybees
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded nearly half a million dollars in agricultural grants Jan. 8 for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research to reduce the use of pesticides and lower risk to bees.
Scholarships available for ag students
BARABOO, Wis. -- Accelerated Genetics will provide the following scholarships to its customers' families:
Youth scholarship -- Accelerated Genetics awards four $500 scholarships to high...
Utica shale: ODNR working to ensure water stays safe
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director James Zehringer says everything is being done to ensure water supplies are not affected by any process of the Utica shale drilling process.
