Agribusiness analysis program marks 40 years
The Washington County AgriBusiness Planning and Analysis program celebrated its 40th year April 13 at The Career Center, Adult Technical Training in Marietta.
USDA grants drought assistance to western Pa., Ohio, W.Va.
The USDA has designated 14 counties in Pennsylvania, including several in western Pennsylvania, as natural disaster areas, with assistance to farmers in Ohio and West Virginia, as well
Midwest farmers, scout your fields early and often
A warmer-than-usual winter and wet spring in the Midwest means crop pests, diseases and weeds have a head start.
Researchers unlock genetic clues to help grapes survive winter
Cornell University goes 3D to find genetic answers. The more researchers understand the complexities of the genetic system, the better breeders will be able to improve cold tolerance of grapes.
Dairy profitability looks better in 2017
The long-term issues depressing dairy prices are the strong dollar, the continuing Russian embargo on EU dairy imports, and problems in the Middle East.
Organic or backyard flock owners need to practice biosecurity
Poultry flock owners, regardless of size or confinement practices, need to set up their biosecurity game to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
Ohio Utica Shale gas production up 43% in 2016
Ohio’s natural gas production from Utica Shale play wells was up 43.39% in 2016.
Pa. approves over-order milk premium
The Pa. Milk Marketing Board approved two producer pricing orders March 21, including an order establishing the over-order premium at $1.60 per hundredweight through September.
Columbiana County farms among Ohio’s top-producing herds
Five dairy farms in Columbiana County are among the top-producing herds in Ohio, as ranked by the DHI Cooperative.
Second Tennessee flock found with bird flu
The USDA’s APHIS has confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza, or bird flu, in a commercial breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee
