Yearly Archives: 2018
Easier to gripe than find solutions
The House Ag Committee Republican chairman went full cowboy on committee Democrats after learning they would vote no on his 2018 farm bill due to SNAP cuts.
West Virginia authorizes use of M-44 device for coyote control
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services is again able to utilize M-44 devices in its Integrated Predator Management Program in West Virginia.
Pros, cons of feeding distiller grains
Distiller grains have been used as a feed ingredient in dairy rations because of high protein and fiber. Including them in a diet can lower feed costs.
Roundup of FFA news for April 5, 2018
Catch up on FFA news from Lorain County JVS FFA, Edon FFA, Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA and Warren FFA.
Ohio Soybean Council names scholarship winners
The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) announced its scholarship recipients for the 2018-2019 academic year.
From scoff to cough
Kymberly Foster Seabolt heartily apologizes to allergy sufferers for the years she didn’t believe. She knows now that allergies are nothing to sniff at.
No better time to book a black bear hunt
Spring hunts for Ontario black bears are finally back on the calendar during a five-year pilot period.
NASS: U.S. hog inventory up by 3 percent
As of March 1, there were 72.9 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 3 percent from March 2017, but down 1 percent from Dec. 1, 2017.
Penn State quarter horse sale: A tradition of excellence
The 16th annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will take place April 28 at the Snider Agricultural Arena, University Park.
Ohio farmers reminded of manure application regs
Farmers and nutrient applicators need to be sure they know current laws and restrictions on manure application, particularly in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
