Marcellus and Utica shale: Southeastern Ohio continues to lead the way
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued 183 permits to drill new wells and 22 were issued granting permission to drill deeper.
Vilsack calls for new beef checkoff program
Two federal beef checkoff assessments? It could happen if industry fails to reach consensus.
New center links farm co-ops and Ohio State
A donation to Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has established a new agribusiness cooperative center.
Harvest still in early stages, but progress being made
Grain farmers take advantage of mild weather, before the rain.
Ohio Celebrates National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11
Young people across Ohio are celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 5 though Oct. 11.
“Leave” autumn leaves on your lawn for a healthy yard and clean water
Instead of raking leaves into a pile for pick-up, you might want to consider the option of recycling those leaves on your own property, which is after all, Mother Nature’s method of recycling.
Solving the stink bug problem
Stink bugs are a major problem for farmers and can also be a nuisance for homeowners.
Pennsylvania approves harness racing standards
Drivers must now use two hands on the reins at all times, which restricts motion of the whip to a flick of the wrist and forearm.
What will the future of farming look like?
A lot has changed in agriculture over the years.
Research shows residual hydraulic fracturing water no risk to groundwater
Hydraulic fracturing, fracking or hydrofracturing, raises many concerns about potential environmental impacts, especially water contamination.
