Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 4:00pm
By cutting the amount of pesticide that ends up in the air or on the ground, a new high-tech pesticide sprayer can save vineyard, orchard, and nursery growers money while protecting the environment.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 4:00pm
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience will use a virtual platform to learn skills to further their impact in their communities, Farm Bureau and agriculture.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 4:00pm
U.S. Department of Agriculture Ohio Rural Development State Director David L. Hall announced two Ohio-based sponsoring organizations will receive more than $303,000 in Rural Community Development Initiative grant funds to bolster rural housing, community programs, and economic development.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 4:00pm
In a complaint filed April 21, the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleged the Jones Potato Chip Co., Mansfield, Oh., failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $438,673 to four sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 5:48am
The Wood County Committee on Aging is seeking nominations for its annual Golden Care Awards, which recognize compassionate caregivers working in a facility or home-care setting, as well as community caregivers.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:00pm
The Ohio Department of Agriculture needs help in keeping an eye out for the spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive insect that can cause significant damage to some plants and crops. The insect has not yet been confirmed in Ohio but has been spotted in Pennsylvania.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:00pm
A project designed to track the populations of endangered bumble bees in Ohio with the help of residents armed with cell phones, cameras or other devices is entering its fourth year.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:00pm
For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22- 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented for 2020.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 4:00pm
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced the USDA Farm Service Agency has already approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
