Saturday, April 20, 2024
A snowy landscape

Snow has many benefits for plants and wildlife. It helps disperse nitrogen and provides a layer of insulation that protects life beneath.

Weirton Steel was one of the biggest steel companies in the world before many mills closed. Now, Form Energy is building a battery plant on the former mills.
carrollton greenhouse

Carrollton Exempted Village School District's farm-to-school program has evolved from its original purpose, adding value for students in unexpected ways.
butter pig

This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is a celebration of the PA Preferred brand and of the Farm Show theme, Connecting our Communities.
Natural gas drilling rig

Governor Mike DeWine signs House Bill 201, prohibiting local governments from placing bans on natural gas vehicles and charging residents for megaprojects.
wheat

Grain market analysts will get all kinds of numbers from the USDA on Jan. 12. Anything in these numbers could constitute a surprise and rattle the markets.
Great Horned Owl Illustration

Great horned owls are fierce predators with many unique characteristics. They are also the first nesting bird of the year.
stonecat madtom

How did the Scioto madtom end up extinct? Scientists are still working to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Big Darby Creek catfish.
Pregnancy check on a dairy cow

Veterinarian Eric Gordon visits Jerrod Henry at Henry Farms regularly to provide biosecurity advice on his herd of cows in an effort to prevent disease.
wheat field

Holiday traders don't make big price changes. Marlin Clark weighs in on the small price swings in the grain markets over the last couple weeks.