Researchers put soil balancing to test
Researchers from Ohio State University are working with private farmers to test the benefits of soil balancing, and organic farming.
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
Canfield Fair is building new junior fair complex
The Canfield Fair is relocating the junior fair to the center of the fairgrounds, where it will build a new multi-purpose complex in time for the 2018 fair.
CAUV reform gets another Senate nod
The Ohio Senate has approved CAUV reform in its version of the state operating budget.
Pennsylvania fair queen promotes ag
The 2017 Pennsylvania fair queen, Butler County's Madeline McEachin, is dedicated to promoting agriculture and representing the fair community to the rest of the state.
Take precautions against Lyme disease
Whether there's been a spike in ticks this year or not, it's always a good idea to take precautions to avoid ticks and the diseases they can transmit.
Keeping U.S. pork safe from disease
The National Pork Board is creating a Secure Pork Supply plan to help America's pig farmers respond quickly and successfully to major threats.
Tuscarawas River to be designated state water trail
The local organization Rural Action is working with Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District to designate the Tuscarawas River as a state water trail.
Michigan releases plan to improve Lake Erie
The plan aims to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Erie and address low dissolved oxygen in the central basin of Lake Erie.
ODA approves farmland easements
The Ohio Department of Agriculture approved local sponsors to purchase agricultural easements on 58 family farms representing 8,737 acres in 28 counties.
