Phosphorus runoff studied at Ohio farms as reduction efforts begin
Runoff from farms is one source of phosphorus that has contaminated Lake Erie, contributing to the toxic algae blooms that prompted a city-wide water ban in Toledo, Ohio in early August.
OSU Extension offers videos, guidance on home food preservation
Ohio State University Extension is offering guidance on updated ways to can and freeze food to preserve it.
Butler Farm Show 2014
Several new records were set at this year's Butler Farm Show Junior Fair Livestock Market Sale. The records were set in the steer sale, rabbits, lambs and goat divisions.
Pa. farmers can get tax credit for conservation
Pennsylvania farmers who want to use best management practices or purchase on-farm conservation equipment can now apply for tax credits through the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program.
Weather is one factor in decreased butterfly population
The cold winter and wet spring are cited as two reasons why this year's butterfly population is so low, according to The Washington Post.
Toledo water ban draws attention to algae, and city’s water treatment plant
Toledo water ban underscores importance of algae issue, and water plant issues.
Counter low grain prices with careful planning
This year's lower grain prices requires a careful look at risk management options.
Finding an alternative to mowers and weed whackers
An alternative to mowers and weed whackers to clear stream banks has been tried by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, according to the Le Mars Daily Sentinel.
Free solar program in Medina County
Solar program in Medina County will discuss how solar can work on your farm.
History and preservation matter at Schumaker Farms
This week, as part of our 100-year anniversary celebration, we start a 10-week series profiling some of the region’s farms that have been in the same family for 200 or more years.
