Roundup of gardening news for July 13, 2023
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are hosting their Annual Garden Tour on July 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
2023 Harrison County Fair sale results
The 2023 Harrison County Fair junior livestock sale total was $565,257.10. The sale was held June 25.
Local dairy farmers recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association
David King, of Fremont, Ohio, and Dustin and Carrie Gingerich, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, were awarded the 2023 Young Jersey Breeder Award on June 21 at the association’s annual meeting, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
More than 450 people evacuated after gas leak at Columbiana Co. well pad
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management is responding to a natural gas release from a well in Columbiana County, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a press release July 11.
What’s in Ohio’s budget for ag, rural life?
The final version of Ohio's next operating budget, signed July 4 by Gov. Mike DeWine, includes funding for water quality, state and county fairs, rural infrastructure and several provisions to cut taxes for individuals and businesses.
Emily Mullen ushers family dairy farm into future by bottling milk
Emily Mullen knew bottling milk was the way forward for her family's farm but it took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears and a little bit of faith to get there.
The Medical Minute: Know the risks from ticks this summer
Dr. David Ingram, a physician and researcher at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, shares his insights about the health risks from ticks.
Invasive box tree moth found in Ohio
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the detection of the box tree moth near the border of Hamilton and Clermont counties.
Walleye thieves pleaded guilty
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' investigation uncovered that 112 walleyes, one steelhead, one yellow perch and three whitefish were stolen.
Ohio State announces Dale and Betty Hedge Family Scholarship
The Dale and Betty Hedge Family Scholarship will fund awards, with preference given to candidates majoring in animal science with an interest in dairy.
