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New animal ID regs focus of Farm Bureau webinar |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:22 |
COLUMBUS - Many Ohio livestock farmers will be subject to new requirements under the animal disease traceability system, according to rules published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will host a members-only webinar to explain the requirements and answer questions.
The online meeting will be May 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is required by May 28 at http://ofbf.org/news-and-events/events/582/.
The webinar will be hosted by veterinarians, Dr. Leah Dorman, Dr. Tony Forshey and Dr. Susan Skorupski.
The webinar will focus on issues that are important to Ohio livestock farmers, particularly beef and dairy farmers.
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CRP sign up started Monday |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:18 |
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Farm Service Agency is now conducting a general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program which started Monday and continues through June 14.
During this time farmers and landowners may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup at their local FSA office.
"Over the past 27 years, CRP's benefits have grown thanks to many improvements of our natural resources including cleaner water, improved air quality, better habitat for wildlife, and a large reduction in soil erosion," said Steve Maurer, Ohio FSA director.
Land currently not enrolled in CRP may be offered in this signup provided all eligibility requirements are met. Additionally, current CRP participants with contracts expiring on Sept. 30, may make new contract offers. Contracts awarded under this signup are scheduled to become effective Oct. 1.
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Saturday market has returned |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:16 |
The Saturday Farmers' Market at Stimmel's, 1220 W. Wooster Street opened on Saturday for the first time this season.
The market will be featured every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is scheduled to run through the end of November.
The market features such things as annuals, perennials, shrubs, homegrown asparagus and rhubarb to begin with. More seasonal vegetables will arrive throughout the growing season. Farm-raised beef is also expected.
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Ag Credit announces earnings for first quarter of 2013 |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:17 |
FOSTORIA - Ag Credit, a financial cooperative with over $1.3 billion in assets, recently announced financial results for the first quarter of calendar year 2013.
Net income for the first quarter was $7.6 million compared to $7.4 million for the same quarter in 2012, reflecting an increase of 2.49 percent.
The increase in net income is primarily due to increased net interest income generated by increased loan volume over the past twelve months. This was partially offset by increases in operating expenses to support business initiatives and growth.
Loan volume decreased by $84.7 million during the first quarter to $1.29 billion. This reduction is a normal seasonal trend as many members pay down operating loans and make scheduled payments on real estate loans. Loan volume did increase by $111.8 million (9.46 percent) compared to March 31, 2012.
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Cincinnati Reds among four teams to hold 'FFA Day at the Ballpark' this summer |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:15 |
INDIANAPOLIS - The National FFA Organization has partnered with four Major League Baseball teams for FFA Day at the Ballpark http://FFA.pr-optout.com/ events this summer.
FFA Day with the Kansas City Royals is June 23, against Chicago. FFA Day with the Pittsburgh Pirates is June 30, vs. Milwaukee. FFA Day with the St. Louis Cardinals is Aug. 11, vs. the Chicago Cubs and FFA Day with the Cincinnati Reds is Sunday, Aug. 25, against Milwaukee.
All four teams are offering FFA members, their families and friends, teachers, FFA alumni and FFA supporters specially discounted tickets to attend the game. Through attendance, local FFA members' participation in stadium activities, special messaging at each game and appearances by National FFA Organization mascot Flyte the Owl, the National FFA Organization hopes to raise awareness about FFA to large and diverse audiences.
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