Checklist can keep children safer on farms
Farm safety needs everyone's attention: A youth dies in an farming incident about every three days in the United States. A new checklist for parents could save one of those lives.
How can we prevent mass shootings?
Reacting to the recent school shooting in Florida, Judith Sutherland has some thoughts on what can be done to help prevent mass shootings.
Conservation Tillage Conference dates set
This year's conservation tillage conference will continue the focus on soil health and nutrient management.
Lorain County FFA’ers are learning by doing
The Lorain County JVS landscape and greenhouse management class received a grant to purchase three aeroponics towers which students are using to promote sustainable farm practices.
Pasture recovery following flooding
Flood recovery can be a daunting task, so there are things to consider before allowing livestock into previously flooded pastures.
Locals lead at Championship Tractor Pull
Pullers from Ohio and Pennsylvania were among the top finishers at the 50th Championship Tractor Pull in Louisville, Kentucky.
Second Michigan farm confirmed with bovine tuberculosis
A trace investigation from a bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected herd in Ottawa County, Mich., has led to the identification of a bovine TB positive roping cattle herd in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. An Indiana herd is also linked to the outbreak.
6 easy winter gardening projects for kids
Brush off the winter blues with some simple indoor gardening activities your children can enjoy. Learn to sprout seeds, grow a garbage garden and more!
Tips for a successful lambing season
Make sure your lambs get a good start by using the “clip, dip, and strip” technique in your lambing practices. It will help keep newborn lambs healthy.
Improved soybean root traits = better yield
Findings from Penn State researchers have implications for plant breeders and improving crop productivity in nutrient-poor soils.
