DFA signs deal to boost haulers’ CNG fuel use
AMP Americas has signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets.
Chevy, GMC expands compressed natural gas versions of trucks, vans
Chevrolet and GMC will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks and all-new dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans next year.
Modifying rice crops to resist herbicide prompts weedy neighbors’ growth spurt
Rice containing an overactive gene that makes it resistant to a common herbicide can pass that genetic trait to weedy rice, prompting powerful growth even without a weed-killer to trigger the modification benefit, new research shows.
Milking workshop taught in Spanish focuses on proper milking techniques
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's Extension Dairy Team is offering a hands-on workshop taught in Spanish designed to help producers, herd managers, farm...
Dairy and poultry products increasing in price
Shoppers are paying slightly more for food items at the grocery store compared to the first half of 2013.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 10, 2013:
BERLIN, Ohio — Six Hiland FFA members attended Greenhand Camp Sept. 27-29, at the Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum, in Carrollton County. Members in attendance...
Advanced cover crop workshops set across Ohio
Growers who want to improve soil health, reduce soil erosion and cut down on nutrient losses should consider using cover crops.
Opportunities in Ohio for youth hunters
Ohio's young hunters have many opportunities to learn and improve their outdoors skills during several special youth hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Champion fleece at KILE
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenrick Smith of Jeromesville, Ohio, won the fleece competitionat the 57th Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. Wool is judged on...
The Marcellus shale: Q&A with Thomas Murphy, Penn State Extension
What can Ohio learn from Pennsylvania's approach to the shale boom? Thomas Murphy, co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, has some suggestions.
