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A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 17, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio— On June 28 the Marlington FFA chapter held its benefit square dance for Akron Children’s Hospital. Many area businesses and individuals donated goods or services, including caller Dave Ball. The chapter earned $404.60, which will all go to Akron Children’s Hospital. * * * INDIANAPOLIS — The National FFA Organization has selected 40
Tillage: Breaking up is hard to do
COLUMBUS – Ohio corn growers who were unable to perform tillage operations last fall due to record-setting soggy conditions may be facing compaction issues and, depending on spring weather, have limited options to prepare for planting.
Pork producers: ‘We will comply’
WASHINGTON – All pork producers are ready and willing to comply with new federal water-quality regulations regardless of whether they are required to obtain federal discharge permits, the National Pork Producers Council said in testimony submitted to a congressional subcommittee looking into agriculture’s effects on water quality.
Disaster area in 70 Ohio counties
Seventy counties in Ohio are designated a disaster area due to losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, hail, high winds and tornadoes.
10 tips for beginning gardeners
New to gardening? Consider this advice and check out recommended vegetables to grow your first year.
Preserving land for a future generation
Kirsten Zwick, a technician at the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program.
Veteran farmer offering grants to fellow veteran farmers
A new mini-grant supports veterans in Pennsylvania who install conservation best management practices.
FSA seeks nominations for county committees ahead of 2024 election
All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1.
New USDA portal enables farmers, ranchers to request conservation assistance online
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a new online portal.
Members of the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board selected
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Five members of the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board (TAB) have been selected. TAB’s mission is to increase transparency and communication about regulating the unconventional oil and gas drilling industry. TAB is authorized under the 2012 Oil and Gas Act to advise the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in
