Yearly Archives: 2017
Consumers petition FDA for labels instead of raids
The Real Food Consumer Coalition filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, asking the agency allow warning labels on raw milk products.
OSU student named Udall Scholar
Tal Shutkin, an Ohio State University sophomore from Shaker Heights, Ohio, has been named a 2017 Udall Scholar.
Grass clippings improve soil quailty
Grass clippings affect carbon and nitrogen levels in two ways: directly by simply being present but also indirectly by serving as fertilizer for the grass.
Farmers need to embrace change
The program, known as FSAfarm+, provides farm operators and owners with secure access to view all your personal FSA data.
How to identify poisonous plants
Poison hemlock is not the only plant that you should be on the lookout for. Jimsonweed, pokeweed and black locust are potentially poisonous to livestock.
Replanting or are your fields still too wet to plant?
Ohio farmers, and others, are facing questions about replanting corn and soybeans, or are wondering when they'll even get the seed in the ground. Advice from Ohio State will help.
Ohio BEST program honors 2016-17 cattle, showmen
The Ohio Cattlemen's Association BEST show circuit wrapped up its 2016-17 season, with more than 600 participants. Check out the breed and showmanship winners.
Finding a place in the FFA organization
FFA members were encouraged to overcome obstacles, find their passion and know their value in the agriculture industry at the Ohio FFA convention May 4-5, in Columbus, Ohio.
NE Ohio energy aggregator gets $1 million USDA loan
The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) received a $1 million loan May 10, the first loans the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making through its Rural Energy Savings Program.
Get your hands on nature
Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center is home to more than 300 mounts and more than 300 animal skins. They opened a new expansion with youth in mind.
