Michigan AgrAbility grant should greatly increase program reach
Hundreds of Michigan farmers with disabilities may soon benefit from technology assistance that will help them continue their work, thanks to a $720,000 grant from the USDA.
Ohio bill tackling runoff, deer issues going to state Senate
Ohio House Bill 490 is another step in cleaning up Ohio waters, with the support of the Ohio Farm Bureau. This omnibus bill passed the House Nov. 19 and is expected to be taken up soon by the state Senate.
Ohio bill tackling runoff, deer issues going to state Senate
Ohio House Bill 490 is another step in cleaning up Ohio waters, with the support of the Ohio Farm Bureau. This omnibus bill passed the House Nov. 19 and is expected to be taken up soon by the state Senate.
Tennessee FFA officer just following in family tradition
When it comes to preparing FFA leaders for national service, Tennessee must hold some sort of patent, because four of the last six national officer teams have included members from the Volunteer State.
Monitoring Ohio whitetails to prevent spread of CWD
Captive whitetail deer operations contribute more than $3 billion nationwide to the economy, a fraction of business from other types of livestock. Still, farm-raised deer have a significant impact on jobs in the community and income for producers, according to Curt Waldvogel, president of the Whitetail Deer Farmers of Ohio.
Kentucky groups intend to boost agritourism with workshop
While it may be the winter season, the state’s agritourism industry is still in full swing as more and more consumers look to local goods to enjoy for themselves or give as gifts.
Outlook: Hog and pork prices returning to reality after boost
Hog and pork prices were launched to almost inexplicable heights by concerns over reduced pork supplies from the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus in the spring and summer. More recently, prices have been in descent and have returned to more realistic levels, according to a Purdue University extension economist.
President Barack Obama’s announcement of an executive order on immigration policy may not go far enough to mean much in agriculture, say many farm groups.
