Tuesday, July 7, 2026

In response to the decreasing bee population, the Ohio Department of Transportation has planted wildflowers along a state route to provide food for bees.
Pipeline construction through farmland

The scope of a pipeline company's activities may impact your farm operation for a long time to come. Don't rush anything, and get it in writing! Tips for landowners.
Tractor spreading fertilizer

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.
Linnette Goard

Ohio State University Extension is offering guidance on updated ways to can and freeze food to preserve it.

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.

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.
butterfly

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 underscores importance of algae issue, and water plant issues.

This year's lower grain prices requires a careful look at risk management options.
Goats grazing in field

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.