New model says atrazine not likely to exceed regs in most farm regions
WASHINGTON -- Agricultural areas need to closely monitor levels of the herbicide atrazine in groundwater, but a new model indicates the risk is lower...
Corn or conservation? High grain prices could lead to fewer acres entering CRP
U.S. farmers are likely to consider returning their farmland to crops rather than participating in CRP, even with a signing increase to $150 an acre from $100.
National Farmers Union: Market-Driven Inventory System could save tax dollars
The National Farmers Union says the Market-Driven Inventory System (MDIS) would save tax dollars and still provide a farm safety net.
Sen. Sherrod Brown: Ohio uniquely situated to benefit from ‘Grow it Here, Make it...
With nearly 130 Ohio companies already producing biobased products, the bill, introduced March 5, would support Ohio's emerging biobased-manufacturing industry and encourage the development and manufacturing of new biobased products.
March 15 webinar will look at municipal water and shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine municipalities’ roles related to water use and protection in the...
If you want to manage soybean diseases, start with the seed
You may have already bought your soybean seed, but double check to make sure you have what you need to fight diseases.
Pa. study: If you get a shale check, will you stop milking?
In Pennsylvania, changes in dairy cow numbers between 2007 and 2010 seem to be associated with the level of Marcellus drilling activity.
Local Food Summit 2012 planned in northcentral Ohio
OBERLIN, Ohio -- The New Agrarian Center and NEOFoodWeb.org are hosting the Local Food Summit 2012 March 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Certified organic products can now move freely between U.S. and EU
COLUMBUS -- Organic products certified in the United States or in Europe may be sold as organic in either region starting June 1.This new...
West Virginia schools, FFA programs riding tide of local food interest
In-school meat processing labs opening across West Virginia.
