A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 13, 2014
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Blake Campbell of the Waterford FFA Chapter won the National FFA Organization’s proficiency award in Swine Production Entrepreneurship.
Campbell is one of...
New app fights urge to text and drive
Three-in-four people admitting to at least glancing at their phones while behind the wheel.
Monsanto, wheat farmers reach settlement in Oregon GMO cases
Monsanto and soft white wheat farmers have reached an agreement that resolves a number of lawsuits related to the 2013 discovery of genetically modified wheat on a farm in eastern Oregon.
Farm Credit Mid-America provides 299 ways to say thanks
In keeping with the season, Farm Credit Mid-America launches its 299 Ways to Say Thanks campaign aimed at acknowledging farmers, customers and the rural community for all they do to invest in and secure the future of agriculture and rural America.
New Pennsylvania rules make water quality priority
More than 24,000 comments have been received by the Pennsylvania DEP in regards to new oil and gas drilling regulations.
Groups and colleges unite to create national task force on antibiotic use
A national task force has been created to advise the federal government on the use of antibiotics in production agriculture.
Farmland preservation programs have changed, but same focus
Ohio's farmland preservation options have changed slightly, but still committed to protecting agricultural land.
Scott McCormick — Nov. 12, 2014
This one-of-a-kind bag is definitely brag-worthy! Scott McCormick of Bethesda, Ohio, shot this mountain goat Nov. 12, 2014, in the ABC Islands of Alaska.
Homemade hot chocolate
Homemade hot chocolate is rich, creamy and simple to make.
No-till conference to address top issues
Water quality issues will dominate no-till conference.
