Swope lauded by United FFA members
HANOVERTON, Ohio — Surprised chapter parent Sarah Swope was presented honorary member status when the United FFA met for its annual awards banquet April...
Uganda: Building a foundation
SALEM, Ohio — After the rebels killed her husband, Santa didn’t know what to do. Her country had been ripped apart by a civil war, resources were scarce and she was suddenly all alone with five children.
Ohio soybean seeds may be fragile, increased acres may lead to shortage
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio soybean growers, their sights set on increasing soybean acreage this year, may face crop production challenges due to less than...
Cornell to build new teaching winery
ITHICA, N.Y. — Cornell University plans to launch a 2,400 square-foot teaching winery at the Cornell Orchards this fall to enhance the education...
Cow enzyme inserted into corn plants and presto, whole thing yields biofuel
EAST LANSING, Mich. — An enzyme from a microbe that lives inside a cow’s stomach is the key to turning corn plants into fuel,...
DHI programs still on the increase
SAN ANTONIO — For the fourth consecutive year, the number of U.S. dairy cows on Dairy Herd Improvement programs increased — from 4.071 million...
Agri-Women promote ag education through youth Web site, program
COLUMBUS — American Agri-Women met recently for their annual policy-setting meeting in Columbus, Ohio.After an exchange with Provider Pals founder Bruce Vincent,...
Farm Focus sets field day for July at Marsh Farm
VAN WERT, Ohio — The Farm Focus Committee has set the date for the 2008 field day for July 29 at the Marsh Foundation...
Course teaches ag issues to teachers
COSHOCTON, Ohio — A continuing education course offered this June in Coshocton County is just the thing for people interested in contemporary agricultural issues...
New equine coalition hopes to have impact in Ohio
COLUMBUS — In an attempt to overcome numerous industry challenges, members of Ohio’s horse community have formed the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition (OEIC).
Broad support....
