Tag: Ohio
USDA: Natural selenium good for sheep
WASHINGTON — A more cost-effective, longer-lasting selenium supplement for livestock may soon be available, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist. Animals as...
Dairy farmers hear ‘truth’ about agriculture at Tusc. County meeting
When used according to the label, drug residue can be prevented.
Dairy producers gather to learn about drug residues in meat and...
SALEM, Ohio — It’s more important than ever to prevent residues from showing up in the milk or meat production coming from your farm....
Shale impact fee could be a possibility in Ohio, too
COLUMBUS — Drilling in the Marcellus shale is not new in Pennsylvania and it took some time to get an impact fee passed, so...
Pennsylvania counties look to Marcellus shale impact fee for funding
According to the legislation, 60 percent of the money generated will stay at the local level, going to counties and municipalities with wells.
Grants offered for renewable energy
WASHINGTON — USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and...
Cooper Farms installs wind power for cooked meats location in western...
VAN WERT, Ohio — Cooper Farms Cooked Meats has joined the wind-power movement, recently installing two 1.5 megawatt wind turbines. Power needs The turbines,...
Changes to Ohio’s definition of “agriculture” could benefit bio-energy
Bio-energy from anaerobic digesters could be “agriculture in nature” if at least 50 percent of feedstock used to produce the fuel came from the same property.
Ohio Pork Congress honors standouts
COLUMBUS — The 2012 Ohio Pork Congress held in Columbus Feb. 7-8 honored Ohio’s pork industry standouts. The event showcased the latest trends and...
Ohio compost operator course offered March 21-22
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2012 Ohio Compost Operator Education Course takes place March 21-22 at the Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research...
