Yearly Archives: 2018
Corteva Agriscience, Monsanto finalize corn rootworm trait license
Corteva Agriscience will receive a license to stack Monsanto’s Corn Rootworm III and MON89034 traits with Corteva Agrisciences’ insect control traits.
Western Pa. dairy farmers race in Pittsburgh Marathon
Four western Pennsylvania dairy farmers raced in the 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon May 6 as part of Team Chocolate Milk, a dairy promotion campaign that encourages refueling with chocolate milk after running.
Mercer County crowns 2018-19 dairy princess
Christa Ealy was named the 2018-19 Mercer County Dairy Princess and Rebekah Leise as alternate. Girls from 5 to 18 shared their knowledge of the industry.
DewRight: Invention could reduce producers’ storage losses
There is no cost-effective solution for small farms and artisanal cheese producers who need to accurately measure temperature and humidity in their storage and production facilities. DewRight is the answer.
Top Ohio wines win Director’s Choice awards
Nearly 20 Ohio wines were evaluated for the Director's Choice awards for white, red and dessert wine categories.
9 tips for better pasture management
The are many factors that play a role in pasture productivity. Here are nine things to consider when walking your pastures.
Updated DowDuPont seed corn scorecard
Corteva Agriscience, the name for the new agriculture division of DowDuPont, has released its regional seed distribution strategy for the U.S.
CRISPR technology can speed up crop improvement
Wheat research using CRISPR-Cas9, or gene editing, technology doesn't add anything new to the wheat variety, only an improvement in the performance of the wheat’s genes.
Kasich order encourages more autonomous vehicle testing
Gov. John R. Kasich signed an executive order May 9 to authorize autonomous vehicle testing in Ohio and to lay out a roadmap for the testing process.
Ohio Ag Council names hall of fame inductees
This year's Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees includes a wide range of professionals.
