Battling the phobia of GMOs
The opposition to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is mounting another charge, this time through various state ballots designed to put into law the mandatory labeling of GMO-derived ingredients in food.
Infographic: June is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month: Did you know the average cow produces more than 500,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime? More fun facts on our infographic!
Fall Cankerworms make major May appearance in West Virginia
Two million acres in eastern Virginia are experiencing an unprecedented outbreak, and cankerworm populations there are showing no sign of collapse.
Kasich signs Ohio’s ag nutrients bill
Ohio governor signs state's water quality and ag nutrient bill, requiring farmer-certification to apply fertilizer.
Who owns the mineral rights? The Ohio Supreme Court may decide
The Ohio Supreme Court is being asked to define how the Ohio Dormant Minerals Act from 1989 and 2006 interact.
USDA unveils new, partner-driven conservation program
Building on the 2014 farm bill, program allows private entities, other partners to invest in regional conservation projects.
Grain prices fall as seed hits the ground
The planting reality is that we caught up this week in good weather, and if the sun shines and we get a little rain on time, we will continue to expect big crops.
Delayed planting increases need to scout for pests
In addition to cereal leaf beetle, alfalfa weevil and black cutworm, crop growers need to be on the lookout for slugs, especially in fields with a history of slug damage
Extension educator lending a hand to rural farmers in Mozambique, Africa
I had the opportunity to assist corn and soybean farmers near the town of Catandica in west central Mozambique in Africa on my third CNFA Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) volunteer assignment.
Be the change… A farmer’s pep talk!
By CATHY BERG
As I sit here today in my office watching the trees sway in the wind, and admiring the beautiful hostas, irises and...
