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How to build a rain barrel
Ohio has seen its fair share of rain so far this summer. A rain barrel is one way to recycle rain for multiple uses around your home.
Scientists predict ‘significant’ harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie this summer
Overall bloom will be smaller than in 2013 with varying impacts across lake’s western basin
Ohio farm families honored for conservation efforts
Five Ohio farm families received the Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award Sept. 23 at the Farm Science Review: John M. Buck, Marion County; Eugene and Dean Welch, Ashland County; Stanley and Rick Moore, Harrison County; Larry, Richard and Sam Kinney, Logan County; Martha Gerber Rittinger, Ross County.
Ohio FFA member elected to national board
Morgan Anderson, of Ohio, was elected eastern region vice president on Nov. 4 during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
National DHIA offers $1,000 scholarships
National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarships.
EPA rule exempts farms from emissions reporting
The U.S. EPA finalized its rule exempting livestock farmers from reporting to state and local authorities the routine emissions from their farms.
IRS: Farmers affected by MF Global bankruptcy can avoid tax penalty
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service will provide penalty relief to farmers who incur estimated tax penalties because they did not timely receive Forms 1099 from MF Global or its court-appointed trustee, and were unable to file their 2011 calendar year tax return by March 1, 2012.
Soil scientists increase wheat yields with better use of nitrogen
PRINCETON, Ky. — It’s important for wheat producers to get the most efficient use of their nitrogen inputs to keep costs down and improve crop productivity. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture soil scientists have conducted studies on the effectiveness of remote-sensing nitrogen applicators and have developed an algorithm to use in the equipment that
Milk producers group updates dairy cattle manual
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Milk Producers Federation has released a new manual intended to help improve animal health, while minimizing the chances of unwanted traces of pharmaceuticals getting into the food supply. The 2011 Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention manual is a revision of the Milk and Dairy Beef Residue Avoidance manual
Ohio counties eligible for physical loss loans
COLUMBUS — USDA Farm Service Agency emergency physical loss loans will be available in eight Ohio counties. The following counties were designated as primary counties, due to excessive rains, flooding, flash flooding, hail, frost, lightning, high winds and tornadoes that occurred Feb. 1 through July 31. Counties Those counties include: Adams, Allen, Brown, Butler, Fulton,
