Yearly Archives: 2018
Smoothing things over for ag
Trump's called-for renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has led to one merry-go-round-after-round of tough talk and tight smiles.
Put up nectar feeder for summer hummers
It's not too late to put up a nectar feeder for hummers because feeder activity will peak from mid-July through early September.
Mycogen, Dairyland seeds to incorporate Roundup Ready 2 Xtend
Roundup Ready 2 Xtend technology will now be incorporated into the Mycogen and Dairyland Seed brands, following a license agreement between Monsanto and Corteva Agriscience.
US EPA proposes biofuel requirements for 2019
The EPA issued a proposal to set the minimum amount of renewable fuels to be supplied in 2019, as well as the biomass-based diesel volume standard for 2020.
Changes to standard animal weights could affect Pa. producers
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding livestock producers to review changes made to standard animal weights that take effect in 2019.
Pa. hosts drainage tile field day
The Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors Association hosted a field day June 20 at Spring Meadows Farm, Grove City. Approximately 150 people came to watch a 50-acre field get 4-inch drainage tile installed.
How to reduce risk of Salmonella from backyard chickens
While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
Farm and Dairy honored for rural opioid crisis series
“Addiction: A Rural Reality,” Farm and Dairy’s three-part look at the opioid crisis has been honored by both the National Newspaper Association and the Society of Professional Journalists in Ohio.
Ohio has $285,000 for organic cost-share program
Through the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, $285,000 is available to make certification more affordable for organic producers in Ohio.
USDA funds aim to uncover genetic traits in cattle
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded the University of California, Davis, $2.5 million for a national cow genomics project.
