Yearly Archives: 2022
Bird flu found in three more states
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in three more states; Kansas, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Food safety, not luck, needed to cook corned beef safely
Use good food safety practices to cook corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. It should be handled with care to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Ohio State researchers look at farm practices, soil health in Stark County
Researchers at Ohio State University and Kent State University are working on the Stark Soil Health Initiative, a project seeking to understand how farm management affects soil health and carbon storage on small farms in Ohio.
Ukraine’s dairy industry relies on imports, small household herds
Since the Russians attacked Ukraine, we've learned a lot about its agricultural industry. But what about it's dairy industry specifically?
9 new U.S. soybean farmers to serve on the United Soybean Board
USDA announced the appointment of nine new U.S. soybean farmers to serve on the United Soybean Board and reappointed eight directors.
Roundup of gardening news for March 10, 2022
Learn more about local gardening programs in Carroll, Geauga, Richland and Stark counties in Ohio.
American Farm Bureau honors graduates of 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class
The American Farm Bureau Federation recently honored eight farm and ranch leaders as graduates of the 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class.
Learn to lose gracefully
Everything from barn ball to pasture puck hockey served as a great foundation toward building a whole lot of strong kids.
Global food chains face more uncertainty and more instability
For the second time in two years, a history-making calamity has shown just how fragile the world’s efficiency-driven, deeply interdependent food system is.
MOB (dress) mentality
Kym Seabolt ponders, "Is it too much to ask that my MOB dress be simple, easy to wear and dressy without my appearing to be an aging pageant contestant?"
