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DeWine launches ReadOhio initiative
On Aug. 10, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the ReadOhio initiative, a statewide effort to encourage improved literacy skills for all ages.
Ohio needs help looking for spotted lanternfly
The Ohio Department of Agriculture needs help in keeping an eye out for the spotted lanternfly.
Brown Swiss breeders plan convention
The Pennsylvania Brown Swiss Breeders are hosting this year’s National Brown Swiss Convention which will be held four days in June and feature two tours.
New produce safety alliance created at Cornell
ITHACA, N.Y. — A new public-private organization at Cornell will provide produce growers and packagers with fundamental, on-farm food safety knowledge, in advance of a proposed produce safety regulation. The new Produce Safety Alliance is a three-year, $1.15 million partnership funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. It
Meijer’s installs electric vehicle chargers at stores
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain, has announced plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at several of its Michigan stores. “This is a very exciting step for Meijer as we continue to look for ways to expand our sustainability initiatives,” said Julie Croll, senior vice president of properties and
Millions in direct loans available to farmers and producers
WEST SALEM, Wis. — Seven hundred and sixty million dollars from the Supplemental Appropriations Act signed by President Obama is available for approved but previously unfunded USDA direct farm ownership and operating loans throughout the country. USDA will deliver these loans to producers as quickly as possible to meet the capital needs of farmers and
Finding Father’s Day
It’s time, again, to ask my daughters if they have a gift in mind for their dad for this Sunday and if we need to rush out at the last minute to shop? Although we all know deep down that allowing ourselves to be entrapped by society’s marketing routines is our own choice, we also know we would feel slightly guilty if we didn’t step somewhere within the seasonal shopping loop.
Read it Again: Week of July 19, 2001.
Each week Farm and Diary takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Salt intake should be monitored
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Salt, which is made up of sodium and chlorine, plays an important nutritional role in the diet of cattle, according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with
How to keep raccoons away from your home
Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.
