New pesticide labels will better protect bees and other pollinators
In an effort to protect pollinators, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency has developed new pesticide labels that prohibit use of some neonicotinoid pesticide products where bees are present.
Webinar to focus on milk quality
Dr. Michaela Kristula, section chief of field services for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, will review milk quality strategies for achieving a somatic cell count level of less than 150,000.
ODNR offers special deer hunts on five state nature preserves
In an effort to control deer populations affecting native plant communities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will coordinate special gun and archery deer hunts at five state nature preserves across the state.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Aug. 22, 2013:
INDIANAPOLIS — The National FFA Organization (FFA) announced national finalists in August. Blake Campbell, of the Waterford FFA Chapter was selected as a national...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Aug. 22, 2013:
NEW SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Springfield Booster Boys held their last meeting before the Canfield Fair Aug. 14 at Snyder’s Farm.
Members were reminded to...
Grand champion hog brings $21/pound at 2013 Portage County Fair
The results of the 2013 Portage County Fair livestock auction.
Ashland Farm Bureau, Soil and Water Conservation District holds joint meeting
Ashland County Farm Bureau teamed up with the Ashland County Soil and Water Conservation District to host a joint annual meeting at Mohican Wilderness Adventures in Loudonville, Aug. 12.
Cases of West Nile Virus found in Pa.
Pennsylvania's first probable human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2013 have been detected.
What’s the big deal about gluten?
Gluten is the most recent nutrient to catch media attention. This is likely due to athletes and celebrities touting gluten-free diets.
100 Years and counting: History of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
COLUMBUS — This month the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio celebrates a century of assuring all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe...
