Farmers' Advance
WEBFarm tour: Learning things like cows drink 20 gallons of water a day. USDA and USTR amplify efforts to protect export opportunities for common food and beverage names Knapsack: Drought should lead to talks about environmental impacts Take survey: Wayne team wants input on safeguarding agriculture assets …
It's rare to feel an earthquake in MI, but state does have fault lines
WEBJan 3, 2024 · In Michigan, most fault lines that were potentially visible long ago are now buried deep under sedimentary deposits, so we often don't know they exist until an earthquake happens along them. For example, a fault outside of Kalamazoo was revealed after a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in 2015 — the state's largest since a …
First Michigan case of EEE found in Van Buren County horse, state …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Michigan’s first case this year of Eastern equine encephalitis was detected in a horse in Van Buren County, the state announced. The mosquito-borne virus was found in a Standardbred filly that was unvaccinated against EEE, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.EEE is transmitted through mosquito bites to animals and people and cases are typically ...
Jarrod Snell deepens his roots in the Wayne County ag community
WEBAug 30, 2024 · A life in the farming community with plenty of hands-on experience and training has prepared Jarrod Snell for the role of manager of the Wayne County Fair.. Snell, a Triway High School and Ohio State ATI graduate, is a homegrown farmer who is looking forward to strengthening his roots and ties in the agricultural community of Wayne County.. Snell studied ag-ed at ATI.
4 benefits plus who should, and shouldn't, take raw honey
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Bees are, well, the bee’s knees.They are master pollinators. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, these busy pollinators “contribute to 35 percent of the world’s total crop production, pollinating 87 of 115 leading food crops worldwide.” And, they create honey – a sweet, sticky, natural substance that they make as food for themselves.
Bailey family makes tough decisions about steer that became a …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The hours of care, the tough decisions and the hard work have all paid off, and the Bailey family’s story is sure to inspire others. The Wayne County Fair’s Junior Steer Auction will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday. The community is encouraged to attend the auction, support 4-H members and see firsthand the dedication and life skills these youth ...
Michigan winter weather forecast from Farmers' Almanac: Wet, cold
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Get ready for a wet and cold winter in Michigan, according to a new prediction from the Farmers' Almanac. The 208th edition of the Farmers' Almanac, out now, foresees a "Wet Winter Whirlwind" for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. "It definitely looks more wet than white in many areas," Farmers' Almanac editor Sandi Duncan told …
Pataskala factory hires 1,000 employees, makes 1 million solar panels
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Once reaching full capacity by the end of the year, Illuminate USA's 1.1-million-square-foot factory in the Pataskala Corporate Park will employ more than 1,000 Ohioans and produce more than 9.2 million solar panels annually, equal to 5 gigawatts of electricity production — enough to power 1 million American homes, The Advocate reported ...
Cucumbers recalled in Ohio over salmonella contamination. What …
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling cucumbers shipped to Ohio and 13 other states due to contamination concerns, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recalled vegetables were shipped between May 17 and 21, to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors, packed in bulk cartons.
My friend nearly died of dehydration. Farmworkers need better …
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Farmworkers need better protections. My friend nearly died of dehydration. Farmworkers like us need better protections. As temperatures rise, so do risks for outdoor workers. Fair Food Program is trying to help both manual laborers and businesses. Ten summers ago, just outside the small north Florida town of Marianna about an hour from ...