Let the worm wars begin
Tami Gingrich details the ecological significance of nightcrawlers in Ohio as the worm wars begin among young Amish salesmen in southern Geauga County.
Lack of access to hospitals, grocery stores is killing rural residents: study
Rural Americans are more likely to suffer from conditions like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension, and more likely to die from those afflictions, the USDA’s Economic Research Service concluded in a study released in March.
Roundup of FFA news for April 11, 2024
Catch up on FFA news from Black River FFA and Norwayne FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 11, 2024
Catch up on news from Mahoning County Junior Fair Board, Happy Harvesters 4-H Club, Londonderry Lads and Lassies 4-H Club and Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H Club.
Cool, wet weather holds up Midwest planting season
Rain, cold and snow flurries in even the best areas of the Corn Belt mean that only 3% of the nation’s corn crop is planted, according to the USDA's Crop Progress Report.
Redding, Vogel push for funding for animal diagnostic lab in western Pa.
Farmers in western Pennsylvania often seek out lab services in other states, which Pa. Ag Secretary Russell Redding says isn't good enough for a state that claims to prioritize its agricultural economy.
Lake Erie continues historic run of excellent fishing
Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2024 fishing season to again offer world-renowned opportunities, following years of strong walleye hatches.
Keep young wildlife wild this spring
Keep wildlife wild by observing young animals from a distance and reducing interactions with them.
Ohio Wildlife Council receives amended 2024-25 season dates
The Ohio Wildlife Council recently received amendments to the 2024-25 waterfowl hunting season proposals during its latest meeting.
Wild leeks: Spring is RAMPing up!
Tami Gingrich loves ramp season in Ohio; however, she cautions readers not to overharvest them and provides tips for foraging responsibly.
