Yearly Archives: 2021
Redding tours urban farms across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's agriculture secretary toured farms in four cities across the state last week in celebration of Pennsylvania's Urban Ag Week.
2021 Farm Science Review will be in person
The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, which was held online last year because of the pandemic, will be live and in person this year. The event is set for Sept. 21-23, at Ohio State’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center, near London.
American Farmland Trust focusing on water quality in Upper Scioto
The Scioto watershed is the second highest for phosphorus and nitrogen loads in Ohio. The American Farmland Trust hopes to get that area next in line for H2Ohio funding and other assistance to address water quality issues connected to farmland.
Union Co. farmer sues ODA over pipeline on preserved farmland
Attorneys for the Bailey family filed two lawsuits July 12 to force the Ohio Department of Agriculture to defend its land from the pipeline and to stop Columbia Gas of Ohio from moving forward with eminent domain proceedings.
Strange sickness spreading to birds in Ohio and nearby states
There have been reports of sick or dying birds found around Ohio and in nearby states. Find out how to recognize the symptoms and report incidences.
Mysterious disease affecting songbirds in Pennsylvania
A mysterious disease is affecting songbirds in Pennsylvania. Residents should be on the lookout for dead and dying songbirds exhibiting strange symptoms.
Ohio advises poultry owners to protect flocks from unknown illness
With recent reports of sick and dying songbirds in Ohio and surrounding states, hobby and backyard poultry owners should take steps to protect their flocks.
Relationships with your veterinarian important
A key component to maintaining healthy animals is to have a healthy relationship with your veterinarian.
Pilot program aims to improve W.Va. beef cattle
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announced a pilot project to help increase the value of West Virginia cattle.
Roundup of FFA news for July 22, 2021
Members of the newly elected Zane Trace FFA officer team had a summer retreat July 6.
