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Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 10/4
The top stories from the week Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2014.
New EPA report: Initial data shows significant gains in fuel economy
WASHINGTON — The EPA released its annual report that tracks the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States, underscoring the major increases made in the efficiency of the vehicles Americans drive, reducing oil consumption and cutting carbon emissions. According to the report, EPA estimates that between 2007 and 2012 fuel economy values increased
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 11, 2010
STRUTHERS, Ohio — The Steel Valley K-9’s 4-H club will be accepting new member enrollment forms at its next meeting Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at Becker’s Family Center. It is across from the Becker Funeral Homes, 11 Spring St. The deadline to join for this year is Feb. 28. Julie Granger, certified professional dig
Ohio’s youth cattle exhibitors rack up the miles, and the awards
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — More than 400 people celebrated the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program as it wrapped up its 2007-08 show season June 7 at its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. More than 390 head of cattle were entered in the program, with more than
Experts discuss raising sheep indoors at Buckeye Symposium
Farmers looking to diversify without expanding land use should consider raising sheep indoors, according to speakers at the annual Buckeye Symposium.
The sustainable solution to climate change
Alan Guebert considers the findings of a recently published paper that suggests renewable energy sources may not be the answer to reversing climate change.
USDA continues to develop plans to meet the challenge of climate change
CANCUN, Mexico — Calling it “one of the greatest threats facing our planet,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently said the USDA is taking action to meet the challenge of climate change. Speaking at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the secretary said the USDA continues to take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions “by helping
OSU research shows the value of urban trees
WOOSTER, Ohio — Do you know what the trees in your community are worth? Not how much they would cost at the local nursery or garden store — but their true economic value in terms of the crucial environmental services they provide to you and your neighbors. The city of Wooster in northeast Ohio knows
Roundup of FFA news for July 20, 2017
The Miami Trace and Great Oaks FFA chapter attended FFA Camp Muskingum July 5.
Sunshine farmers conference to focus on soil health
Attendees will learn how natural systems work in order to farm in a way that benefits the environment and their customers.
