A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 10, 2015
The Geauga Dairymen 4-H club meets.
Good vibrations: Ky. research gives hope in fight against emerald ash borer
University of Kentucky entomologists believe three species of parasitoid wasps may be capable of helping to stop the invasive emerald ash borer.
National eXtension gets USDA Honor Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The eXtension initiative, on behalf of the Cooperative Extension System, has been presented with a Secretary’s Honor Award from the USDA.The...
Pasture project helps with planning
SALEM, Ohio - Thanks to a new research project, Ohio graziers may have another tool to manage their pastures.
Weather, Wall Street affecting agricultural commodity prices
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Recent weeks have been bad for agricultural commodity producers, with falling prices impacting Pennsylvania's farmers. An economist in Penn State's...
Vitamin prices skyrocket as supplies decrease
Vitamins A and E are becoming scarce and prices have more than doubled. Dairy nutritionists recommend evaluating vitamin supplementation strategies.
Ag department issues stop sale order for Ohio mulch products
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently issued a stop-sale order for all 1.5 cubic foot bags of mulch produced by the...
Ohio farm stay shares country living experience
They admit to being farmer ‘newbies,’ but Dan and Annette Morgan plan to continue learning, and sharing their lessons.
Pa. Dept. of Agriculture offers guidance on spotted lanternflies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer recently spoke to Philadelphians about the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Look for USDA crop report Nov. 8
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish information in the Nov. 8 Crop Production report that was originally scheduled for release in the October report.
