Monthly Archives: November 2011
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 17, 2011:
MILLERSBURG, Ohio --Two members of the West Holmes FFA, Tyler Schonauer and Cynthia Bunch, received their American Degrees while attending the National FFA Convention.Schonauer...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 17, 2011:
VIENNA, Ohio -- The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers will have their introductory meeting for 2012 Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in the...
The failure of MF Global leaves CME Group holding the bag for investors
CHICAGO -- CME Group has taken measures to accelerate the return of substantial customer cash and other assets securely held at CME Clearing, other clearing houses and MF Global custodians following the failure of MF Global Nov. 11.
Pa. Farm Bureau delegates: We still say no to hunting on Sunday
Pa. Farm Bureau delegates say it once again: We don't want hunting on Sunday.
Penn State ag college trims three departments
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's board of trustees Nov. 11 approved a plan submitted by the College of Agricultural Sciences to restructure the college's academic departments, reducing their number from 12 to nine.
Four winners named in Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s ag video contest
COLUMBUS -- Four Ohioans have been named winners of $500 each in the My Ohio Agriculture video contest, sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's Center for Food and Animal Issues.
Ohio farmers battle sedimentation, nutrient runoff in creative ways
Farmers stepping up conservation efforts, in light of new algal blooms in Lake Erie watershed.
Kasich announces director changes in agriculture, ODNR
Zehringer will leave ag department, become chair of ODNR. State veterinarian Tony Forshey will become interim director of agriculture.
Ohio dairy association reviews its work, issues facing farmers
ODPA holds annual fall meeting in Canal Fulton, tours Clardale Farms.
Online courses help beginning farmers
Northeast Beginning Farmers Project online courses help beginning farmers organize records and plan for the next growing season.Selections Courses include: BF 102: Markets and...