Yearly Archives: 2016
Bees create buzz with annual 4-H challenge
Thousands of students in Ohio and seven other states will learn why bees dancing is a vital aspect of honeybee pollination as they participate in this year's 4-H Ag Innovations Experience, the Honey Bee Challenge.
Ohio farmers, researcher needs a few soybean fields for pollinator study
What pollinators are active in Ohio soybean crops? An Ohio State researcher wants to find out, but needs some help.
Hard work pays off for Ohio FFA members
Ohio FFA members receive awards for their accomplishments at the 88th Ohio FFA Convention, May 5 and 6, in Columbus, Ohio.
California leads US in milk production in 2015
U.S. dairymen hit hard last year: Returns in 2015 averaged $17.21 per hundredweight, 28.5 percent below 2014.
Make a Mother’s Day container garden
A container garden filled with flowers, food or herbs is the gift that keeps on growing. Make one for Mother's Day.
2016 Ohio FFA Convention highlights in photos
The 2016 Ohio FFA Convention recognizes students for their accomplishments as a part of the Ohio FFA association, May 5 and 6.
Farm and Dairy photo booth at Ohio FFA Convention 2016
We asked FFA members to share why they say thanks to FFA by participating in our photo booth at the 2016 Ohio FFA Convention in Columbus, May 5 and 6.
USDA unveils new ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’ for urban rarmers and agri-business entrepreneurs
The toolkit is designed to help entrepreneurs and community leaders successfully create jobs and increase access to healthy food through urban agriculture.
Field Notes: CAUV hearings, new FFA program, planting update
From Ohio's CAUV hearings to the latest spring planting update, here's a rundown of our biggest news this week.
Perspective is hard to come by
Ohio is reported at 27 percent planted on corn, with 17 being the five-year average. That was a big uptick from the 8 percent reported last week, or the 11 percent of last year.
