OSU Expert: Toledo Water Crisis A Turning Point For Ohio Farming
January 23, 2015
The Tri-State Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Initiative will receive $17.5 million in funding to help farmers implement conservation practices that reduce the flow of phosphorus.
The Iowa Targeted Demonstration Watersheds Partnership Project will receive $3.5 million through RCPP.
Des Moines Water Works is expected to pursue a lawsuit against three northwestern Iowa counties that manage drainage districts with high concentrations of nitrates.
A UAV outfit has received FAA approval to fly commercial drone missions over farmers’ fields in 2015.
The Asmark Institute’s ResponsibleAg Auditor Training Course has received recognition from the Board of Environmental, Health and Safety Auditor Certifications.
Keeping this country’s water sources abundant and clean may be the new priority for this generation in production agriculture.
DLL has announced that three of its food and agriculture brands have been ranked among the top 10 on the EDA’s Industry Insight list of Top 20 Equipment Lenders.
More than 160 farmers and ag retailer attended the “4R Certification 4U” workshop December 12 to learn more about the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship, water quality research in the area and cost-sharing opportunities.
The streamlined bill provides a four-year authorization of the CFATS program and guidance to DHS on key issues of chemical facility security
Dave Dufault, Vice President and General Manager of J.R. Simplot Company’s Retail Business, was installed as the 2015 Chairman of the Board for ARA on December 4.
Indiana and Michigan NRCS recently announced December 19, 2014 as their signup deadline while Ohio NRCS announced a January 16, 2015 deadline.
Registration is now open for ResponsibleAg and any business that stores or handles fertilizer products is encouraged to participate.
Jeff Sands joins Syngenta as a manager of federal government relations and industry relations for corn, based in Washington, D.C.
The workshop will feature sessions relevant to both farmers and agricultural retailers in the Western Lake Erie Basin, including how and why the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship are important.
The organization’s mission is to help farmers who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and manpower to plant, harvest or hay their crop.
United Suppliers winning proposal detailed SUSTAIN, a consulting network that provides customized products and services for farmers using a needs-based system approach.
Each year, the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Educational Trust scholarship program awards scholarship dollars to students enrolled in an agriculture-related field attending several state colleges.
Servi-Tech has named Greg Ruehle its new president and CEO.
The award recognizes an individual who delivers exceptional customer service for farmer clients in nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management and crop production in Ohio.