Walmart, Cargill and BIO discuss ‘sustainability’ at Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium
There are many definitions for what it means to be "sustainable," but there are some commonalities.
OARDC to hold greenhouse workshop
More and more growers are using greenhouses and high tunnels, says the organizer of a workshop that will show how to boost the structures' crop quality, profitability and sustainability, especially by managing water better.
Ohio corn, bean farmers back RFS at grain farmers symposium
The proposed reduction in the Renewable Fuel Standard was a big topic at the Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium.
FDA changes stance on antibiotic use in food-producing animals
Agency implementing plan to change the use of antibiotics in food animals.
‘Farm Kings’ is renewed for third season
Great American Country has renewed its original television series Farm Kings for a third season, the network announced recently.
A roundup of 4-H news for December 13, 2013:
COLUMBIANA, Ohio — The Cowboys and Angels 4-H horse club will hold an open house Dec. 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fiorino Farms,...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of December 19, 2013:
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Zane Trace FFA food science and technology team of Beau Bilek, Mariah Cox, Kasandra Dalton and Amber Ginter recently placed...
Making crude oil: Million-year natural process takes minutes in the lab
Engineers have created a continuous chemical process that produces useful crude oil minutes after they pour in harvested algae — a verdant green paste with the consistency of pea soup.
Dairy judges unveiled for dairy expo
MADISON, WIS. — The slate of 2014 lead judges was announced at the World Dairy Expo board of directors meeting Dec. 10. Eight internationally...
W. Va. Department of Agriculture accepting agritourism nominees
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is seeking entries for the 2014 agritourism media awards.
