Geauga Park District showcases butterfly survey results
CHARDON, Ohio -- In 2009, Geauga Park District's Natural Resource Management Department established three butterfly transects, or survey routes: one in Frohring Meadows, one in Observatory Park and a third on preserved property along The Maple Highlands Trail.
Special category at Columbiana County Fair to honor first responders
LISBON, Ohio -- "When the Call Comes" covers the quilting, knitting, crocheting and photography categories, and is designed to honor the first responders of the county, including police, fire and EMTs from all departments in the county.
Research modifies existing equipment for harvesting biomass feedstock
URBANA, Ill. -- Researchers at the University of Illinois are making progress in the continual effort to develop sustainable and cost-effective processes for harvesting and collecting biomass feedstock.
Biotechnology could add to field crop yield trends
COLUMBUS -- While not entirely explaining increased yields for corn and soybeans over the past 15 years, one Ohio State University agricultural economist said statistical evidence on linear yield trends shows biotechnology could play a role.
Experts project record cattle exports this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead, CattleFax analysts...
New plant hardiness zone map released
WASHINGTON -- The USDA recently released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, updating a useful tool for gardners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater accuracy and detail.
Family preserves farm in Macedonia
MACEDONIA, Ohio -- Sally and Philip Meyfarth are making a lasting commitment to land preservation and farming in Macedonia, a community that has seen considerable development in recent years.
Carroll Countians gather to speak out against the closing of the FSA office
Carroll County residents are passionate about agriculture and aren't afraid to tell the USDA their opinion over the loss of the FSA office.
DuPont, Evogene partner to improve soybean rust resistance
DES MOINES, Iowa, and REHOVOT, Israel -- DuPont and Evogene Ltd. recently announced a multiyear collaboration to improve resistance to soybean rust, one of the most devastating fungal diseases in soybean.
Berkshire schools educator named conservation teacher of year
BURTON, Ohio — The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has announced Cheri Goggin, environmental science teacher for Berkshire Junior/Senior High School, has been named the 2011 Ohio Conservation Teacher of the Year in the secondary category.
