That roadside ditch plays a vital role
AKRON — The question is often asked, “Why do many counties prefer open roadside ditches along county roads, instead of enclosed pipe drainage systems?”...
Sustainable ag team kicks off summer tour
COLUMBUS — Ohio State University’s Sustainable Agriculture Team kicks off its summer tour series June 19 with a look at modified relay intercropping —...
Expect flat livestock, dairy production
WASHINGTON — According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the outlook for total red meat and poultry production will be down slightly next year....
The Wilds participates in ecosystem biomass research
LOS ANGELES -- The Wilds, a wildlife conservation center located in southeastern Ohio, will be home to a study of the effect on the...
A weekly roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 29, 2008
BLOOMINGDALE, Ohio — The Sunrise Rascals recently met at the Boyds’ home with eight members attending.
Members completed quality assurance and tag-in for small...
A weekly roundup of FFA news for the week of May 29, 2008
MILLERSBURG, Ohio — Members of the West Holmes FFA chapter traveled to Columbus May 1-3 for the 80th Ohio State FFA Convention.
During the...
Black vulture kills increasing in Ohio
SALEM, Ohio -- Fairfield County cattleman Dick Kilbarger saw it with his own eyes: Eight or 10 black vultures spread in a semi-circle across...
Find out what’s eating your shrub with online tool
ITHACA, N.Y. — If a pest is attacking one of your ornamental trees or shrubs, you can now turn to the online Interactive Plant...
U.S. bison industry says ‘help wanted’ to farmers
Bison boom coming? Industry group thinks so.
Energy prices fundamental to corn
URBANA, Ill. — Corn and soybean markets are not reliant solely on energy or futures prices to support their levels, said a University of...
