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August 29, 2017
The Nutrient Stewardship Council, on behalf of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, seeks to contract with consultants as 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditors. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program was officially launched on […]
August 23, 2017
Continuing its commitment to improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, Nester Ag, LLC in Bryan, Ohio has achieved certified status for year two through the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. The voluntary […]
August 22, 2017
A pioneering state conservation officer and a leading advocate for sustainable farming have been named winners of the 2017 Women in Agriculture awards presented by Purdue Extension. The awards were presented Thursday (Aug. 17) as part of the […]
August 11, 2017
The 4R Advocate program recognizes farmers and retailers who are doing excellent work implementing the principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship across their farm(s). The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 4R […]
August 9, 2017
The Nutrient Stewardship Council, on behalf of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, seeks to contract with consultants as 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditors. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program was officially launched on […]
August 7, 2017
August 2017 August 9, Lenawee County: Center for Excellence Field Day. Clayton, MI. RSVP requested to Lenawee Conservation District, 517-263-7400 Ext. 3. August 10, Allen County: Soil Health Partnership Field Day. Roemke Family Farm, Harlan, […]
August 3, 2017
Farmers face public pressure these days to increase their efforts to protect the environment. Given this increased public attention, as well as EPA and local government initiatives, farmers are turning to sustainable farming practices centered […]
July 28, 2017
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association (OABA) is partnering with The Fertilizer Institute, Environmental Tillage Systems, The Mosaic Company, Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, Ohio Soybean Council and other industry leaders to host a 4R Technology […]
July 19, 2017
This year the Southern Extension and Research Activity (SERA) – 17; will be meeting in Oregon, OH from August 14 – 17. This is an Information Exchange Group (IEG) administered through the Southern Region Land […]
July 14, 2017
Water quality demonstration farms in the Blanchard River watershed are getting plenty of interest from farmers next door and across the state, but nonfarmers are taking an interest, too. The media presence at a recent […]
June 27, 2017
An Ohio-based agriculture cooperative uses precision tools to help protect critical watershed areas. As the world balances a shrinking water supply with a burgeoning global population, the agriculture community is rallying to protect – and […]
June 20, 2017
Continuing its commitment to improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, Legacy Farmers Cooperative in Custar, Ohio has achieved certified status for year three through the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. The voluntary […]
June 14, 2017
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally rendered a decision on Ohio’s list of impaired waters following several months of delay and two lawsuits filed to compel the EPA to make a decision. On May 19, 2017, […]
June 6, 2017
Municipalities and scientists should consider more stringent methods of water quality monitoring following a finding that a virus was involved in Toledo’s water crisis, according to a new study. In August 2014, toxins from harmful […]
June 1, 2017
Learn about and celebrate agriculture, rivers, and Lake Erie in the WLEB and beyond. Events are open to the public. June 2017 June 3, Hardin/Hancock County: Young Agriculture Professionals Day. Blanchard River Demonstration Farms, OH. […]