Widespread rain affecting everyone, but could break by weekend
More of the same, but hope is on the horizon.
Ohio wheat reaching critical stage
Powdery mildew and Septoria are already very prevalent in some Ohio wheat field locations.
Ohio, Mississippi rivers flooding solution: Create ‘river park’
Bottomland shouldn't be farmland: A national riverine park could absorb Ohio and Mississippi River flooding, improve water quality.
April’s extreme weather continues in May
The Mississippi River reached nearly 48 feet in Memphis, Tenn., May 10, according to the U.S. National Weather Service. It was the highest water level for Memphis since 1937. And so April's chaotic, extreme weather continues. Here's what happened, U.S. weatherwise, in April 2011, just in case you're blocking it from your memory:
Pa. lawmaker: Dairymen willing to share the pain, if they share the gain
A Lancaster County state lawmaker has introduced legislation to reform Pennsylvania's milk marketing laws and close a loophole that prevents farmers from getting a share of designated premiums.
Schumer hopes to tap into farm bill money to boost maple syrup sales
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to get his Maple TAP Act into the 2012 farm bill. The legislation would provide grants to states that create new programs for maple farmers.
Market lighting affects nutrients
USDA researchers have found that spinach leaves exposed to light similar to the 24-hour fluorescent light received by packages of fresh salad greens on...
New variety of organic corn developed by Cornell scientist available for sale
ITHACA, N.Y. -- It took Cornell breeder Margaret Smith years to perfect her new variety of organic corn but only six weeks to get...
Penn State researchers develop stink-bug tracking tool
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As crop growers and homeowners brace for another year of infestations by the brown marmorated stink bug, Penn State researchers...
Ohio FFA seeks ‘infinite potential’ at state convention
State convention focuses on life achievements, awards and accomplishments.
