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Central State University garners federal funds to cultivate ag students
Central State University has secured $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service to support the development of a well-qualified and diverse pool of students interested in agriculture/engineering.
Funding, experts available to help farmers transition to organic
The program is available to for-profit enterprises in non-organic agricultural production that are not currently certified organic.
Ohio developing leadership in drones
A study set to be completed early next year will lead to developing a unique national capability in Ohio for flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and will boost Ohio’s leadership in developing technologies to integrate unmanned systems.
Pa. grazing conference to feature cattlemen Kit Pharo and Jeremy Engh
PENNSDALE, Pa. — The Lycoming County Conservation District is offering an opportunity to hear two nationally known grazing experts at a fall meeting, “Sustainable Grazing for Profit.” Grass-based The meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Pennsdale Civic Center in Pennsdale, Pa. The presenters — Kit Pharo and
Borrowers get a break on existing fixed rate loans without asking
Ag Credit calls borrowers to reduce interest rates instead of waiting to be asked.
H1N1 flu didn’t start on Mexican hog farm
MEXICO CITY — According to Mexican officials, there is no outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at any farm in the country. Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Alberto Cardenas Jimenez said a team of 450 veterinarians who traveled the country’s pig farms found no outbreak of Influenza A H1N1. That means the influenza strain that has infected
Fungicide use in corn no guarantee
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Using fungicides to increase corn yield may only pay off if a crop already has signs of a fungal disease or is at high risk to get one, according to a Purdue University expert. Best chance Kiersten Wise, an Extension specialist in field crop diseases, said fungicides have the best chance
USDA research preserves historic flag
USDA wool experts are helping save the flag that inspired our national anthem.
Scientists develop phosphorus index to control runoff
The index can be used to predict the risk of phosphorus runoff from pastures fertilized with animal manure or commercial fertilizers
Grange wraps up national convention
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – More than 3,000 people recently visited Rochester, N.Y., for the 138th National Grange Convention, traveling from 40 states, including Alaska, New Mexico and Wyoming.
