What’s in Ohio’s proposed budget for agriculture, rural life?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled a new proposal for the next executive budget for the state Feb. 1, including a $1 billion Investing in Ohio Initiative aimed at helping Ohio’s economy recover from the impact of the pandemic, and investments in H2Ohio, broadband, nutrition and food access and farmland preservation.
The tale of a livestock guardian dog and a cat
Tarma Shena shares how Bridger, her good, veteran livestock guardian dog, was bad. All because of a cat.
Farmers receive first H2Ohio incentive payments
Initial payments are going out to farmers enrolled in Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative for improved water quality. The first incentive payments will be distributed to 154 farmers for completed and approved Voluntary Nutrient Management Plans.
Turner Shorthorns relies on conservation to farm over former silica mine
Recently, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association recognized the Turners for their commitment to improving the farm with its Environmental Stewardship Award.
“I think if you’re in agriculture, conservation is what you do,” Tom Turner said.
Ohio FFA Convention going virtual for 2021
The Ohio FFA and the Ohio Department of Education have decided to cancel the in-person Ohio FFA Convention for 2021. Instead, they will offer a virtual event April 29-30 to celebrate student success.
Urban farmers get seat at the table with new county committee
Farmers and gardeners in Cleveland are getting more representation through a new Farm Service Agency county committee for urban agriculture, one of the first of its kind. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the committee in August 2020, along with four other new urban committees across the country.
After a false start, miscanthus stutters into a new era
Aloterra touted miscanthus as the next big thing. The company got dozens of farmers to grow it for them. That was almost a decade ago. Where are they now?
A home gardener’s guide to crop rotation
Crop rotation helps replenish soil, improves yields and prevents pests and diseases in the home garden. Learn the basics of rotating crops by plant family.
USDA freezes $2.3 billion in CFAP money to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture froze an additional $2.3 billion in aid for farmers after the Biden administration asked to review all rules issued in the final days of the Trump presidency.
Plymouth High School FFA member restores 641 Ford tractor
Walker Wallace, a freshman Plymouth FFA member, details his experience restoring a 641 Ford tractor for his Supervised Agricultural Experience project.
