Webinar offered on farm drainage April 9
Using the right drainage system on a corn crop can increase yields by some 30 percent. Learn more at April 9 webinar offered by OSU Extension.
Selling local food? Class to cover regulations, safety
JEFFERSON, Ohio — OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are offering a “Food Safety & Regulations for Selling Local Food...
EPA announces membership of Great Lakes Advisory Board
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the membership of the first advisory board to support implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration...
Pennsylvania bull test celebrates 40 years of improving beef industry
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s beef industry will celebrate a milestone at the end of March: 40 years of improving genetics through the Pennsylvania...
Are your farm finances confusing? OSU Extension offers financial affairs webinar
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Homeowners, small business owners, farmers and consumers looking to get a better grasp on their financial bottom lines can get tips...
Columbiana Co. will crown new dairy princess
SALEM, Ohio -- The Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters will soon be choosing the 2013-2014 Columbiana County Dairy Princesses. The program is now in...
Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement Association honors Suzie Gortner
SMITHVILLE, Ohio -- Suzie Gortner received the Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement Association's Meritorious Service Award winner during the annual banquet at the Wayne County...
Ohio Farm to School Conference touts healthy eating, hands-on learning
The National Farm to School Network is now found in 12,500 U.S. schools. The organization helps educate students and faculty on food production, handling, tasting, cooking, education and dining.
PDA crop insurance program updates
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is advising producers of several crop insurance updates. The updates clarify coverage of spring-planted crops.
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Amplified greenhouse effect shifts northern growing seasons
According to a recent NASA-funded study, higher northern latitudes are getting warmer and the growing season is getting longer.
