USDA announces programs for apple growers, wool and mohair producers
Sign up for the Apple Market Loss Assistance and Wool and Mohair Loss Assistance programs have begun.
Western Pa. Sheep Symposium: Producers can’t ignore scrapie risk
William Shulaw, OSU Extension veterinarian, talked about the diagnosis and control of scrapie, the ovine form of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease.
USDA is trying to rid market of StarLink
The USDA, through its Commodity Credit Corporation, will purchase $15 to $20 million of hybrid corn seed from small corn seed companies to ensure corn seed with the protein Cry9C is not planted this spring.
Beaver-Lawrence Holstein Club celebrates past, looks to future
The Beaver-Lawrence Holstein Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special historical timeline.
‘N’-formation, please: Answering the tough fertilizer questions this spring
How much corn to plant this spring is going to be a tough decision for Ohio and Indiana farmers facing either shortages or extremely high prices for nitrogen fertilizers, a key input.
Hail to the first ladies
Although they play a major role when their spouses are in the White House, First Ladies are often forgotten when the presidential term ends. A wife of an Ohio congressman is working to change that with the creation of the National First Ladies' Library in Canton.
Ohio irrigation trials show bugs still exist
Here are the details of the three irrigation/wetland demonstration sites created in Ohio.
Lowmillers win dairy production awards
Milk producers in Columbiana and Mahoning counties received recognition for herd production in the last two years.
Ohio Young Farmers announces state winners
The Ohio Young Farmers recognized many state winners at its annual convention, Feb. 17-18.
Researchers improve environment with innovative irrigation system
New technology can improve Ohio farm drainage and irrigation while increasing crop production and protecting water quality.
