First Indiana hemp event tackles its growth and use
The state is taking steps toward developing a thriving and profitable hemp industry, according to speakers at the first Indiana Industrial Hemp Symposium, hosted by the Indiana Hemp Industries Assoc. (INHIA) on Nov. 9 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Among industrial hemp’s numerous uses are fiber for textiles, seeds and oil for nutritional products and cannabidiol (CBD), which has medicinal properties.
Veteran group for farmers expanding into four states
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), a national group of veterans and supporters, has announced its expansion into four state chapters, including Michigan. It made the announcement during its annual meeting in California last week.
Ohio FFA shines in Proficiency awards at National Convention
Ohio saw a healthy share of 2015 National Agricultural Proficiency winners at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo last month. Awards were handed out in 49 categories nationwide.
Students following in fathers’ footsteps win at national FFA
FFA members Caleb Brannon and Kellie Einck have followed their fathers’ examples in agriculture-related careers, and recently brought home National FFA Proficiency Awards for their achievements.
Nostalgic young parents may boost Christmas tree sales
Christmas is usually a happy, as well as busy, time of year for individuals and businesses. Many retailers see their outfits turn a profit for the first time during the holiday season.
EPRI awarded $2 million for water quality trading project
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has $2 million in private and public funding that will expand the scope of the Ohio River Basin Water Quality Trading Project (WQT) in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
USDA to repay vet school loans in exchange for rural work
The USDA on Nov. 4 awarded more than $4.5 million to 49 veterinarians to help repay a portion of their vet school loans, in exchange for each serving in one of 26 states that lack sufficient veterinary resources in their rural areas.
Major Indiana highway work should lower shipping times
A section of the Interstate 69 extension that will eventually connect Evansville to Indianapolis via a multi-lane highway is expected to open by the end of 2015. In addition, the final portion of a three-phase project on U.S. Highway 31 between Indianapolis and South Bend should be complete by year’s end.
