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Young Delaware farmers get no-interest loans from state to buy farmland
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Ten young Delaware farm families and individuals are on their way to owning their dreams with help from a innovative and unique economic development program designed to boost agribusiness in the First State. The farmers from Kent and Sussex counties all received help purchasing land — nearly 900 acres total — from
Former 4-H director, Chuck Lifer, earns top Ohio State honor
Dr. Charles W. Lifer, former state 4-H leader, received Ohio State University’s Distinguished Service Award.
Consumers remain confident beef is safe, disease-free
Despite a general awareness of Mad Cow Disease, 89 percent of consumers are not concerned about the beef they buy.
Study examines spotted lanternfly damage on young maples
Short-term, heavy feeding by adult spotted lanternflies on young maple trees inhibits photosynthesis, potentially impairing the tree’s growth by up to 50%.
Ban IAB (It’s Always Been) syndrome
Modern farms that are aware of changing consumer preferences have been able to find success by adapting.
Stockpiling forage is easy to do
Late July or August is when producers in Ohio need to start preparing fields for stockpiling.
Roundup of 4-H news for Nov. 16, 2017
Sawyer Jones, son of Rick and Laura Jones, was the recipient of the Western Reserve Rangers 4-H club’s 2017 4-H Spirit Award.
Teff may be a Midwest forage option
PRINCETON, Ky. – The heat of summer often leaves pastures and hayfields floundering and farmers looking for other options for livestock forages.
Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District honors conservation promoters
WOOSTER, Ohio — Parry and Susie Cochran were recognized as the recipients of the 2009 Conservation Farm Award during the Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual meeting Nov. 17. The Cochrans The Cochrans operate a heifer and grain farm in Plain Township. Parry, Susie and their children, Aaron, Andrew and Audrey, reside on the
Ohio may be extinct as Corn Belt
Ohio’s land values and land use are shifting from the Midwest into the Northeast.
