Monthly Archives: February 2012
New plant hardiness zone map released
WASHINGTON -- The USDA recently released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, updating a useful tool for gardners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater accuracy and detail.
Family preserves farm in Macedonia
MACEDONIA, Ohio -- Sally and Philip Meyfarth are making a lasting commitment to land preservation and farming in Macedonia, a community that has seen considerable development in recent years.
Carroll Countians gather to speak out against the closing of the FSA office
Carroll County residents are passionate about agriculture and aren't afraid to tell the USDA their opinion over the loss of the FSA office.
DuPont, Evogene partner to improve soybean rust resistance
DES MOINES, Iowa, and REHOVOT, Israel -- DuPont and Evogene Ltd. recently announced a multiyear collaboration to improve resistance to soybean rust, one of the most devastating fungal diseases in soybean.
Berkshire schools educator named conservation teacher of year
BURTON, Ohio — The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has announced Cheri Goggin, environmental science teacher for Berkshire Junior/Senior High School, has been named the 2011 Ohio Conservation Teacher of the Year in the secondary category.
‘Diversified agriculture’ keeps Hawk family in business
Ohio’s master shepherd winner started in turkeys, now raises three types of livestock.
Special order of local doughnuts heading to the Super Bowl
CANFIELD, Ohio -- The Super Bowl-bound New York Giants will be eating White House Fruit Farm's blueberry doughnuts during Super Bowl weekend in Indianapolis.Jim...
Ag marketer shares 10 steps to help you reach ‘the Top Third’
OBERLIN, Ohio -- He may not get you the top prices for the year, but a Chicago-based ag marketer and experienced commodities trader promises...
Midwestern farm women conference set in Shipshewana
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. -- The annual Midwest Women in Agriculture conference will be Feb. 29 to March 1 at the Shipshewana Town Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, Ind.
Registration is now open for the 2012 Small Farms Summit
WARSAW, N.Y. -- The Cornell Small Farms Program is hosting its statewide Small Farms Summit from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 29.
