5 stories farmers read this week: Feb. 6, 2016
The stories read most this week on FarmandDairy.com were about nutrient field studies in Ohio, the Young Ag Professionals conference, one man’s lifelong passion with Black Angus cattle and gardening ideas.
Overcrowded barns could pose disease risk for cattle
Extreme cold or rapidly changing weather can lower animals’ immune response, leaving them more susceptible to disease.
Learn and grow with fellow farmers at agricultural conferences, education and networking events
Early spring is the perfect time of year for farmers and other agricultural professionals to attend conferences, education and networking events.
Pa. board passes updates to oil and gas drilling regulations
The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board has approved revisions to oil and gas drilling regulations, but the industry isn't happy about it.
Henry Bergfeld found life’s passion with Angus cattle
Ohio's Beef Industry Excellence recipient has always been committed to Angus cattle.
Which seeds should I start indoors?
Find out which types of garden seeds should be started indoors and which ones should be directly sown after the last frost.
New month, but same old grain market
Punxsutawney Phil has gone back underground, but farmers need to be up and alert, looking for grain marketing opportunities.
OFBF Young Ag Professionals Conference boasts record attendance
Over 700 people attended Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals Conference to learn more about agricultural trends, professional development and agvocacy.
Concerned about lead in water? Here are steps you can take
If you’re concerned that your tap water might have elevated levels of lead in it, the first place to start is with your community’s water system.
Nutrient field studies starting to show results
Scientists are starting to understand how ag nutrients are leaving farmers' fields.
