Another record year for US farm exports
The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022 with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion.
Low genetic diversity among US honey bees
A recent study found the U.S. honey bee population has low genetic diversity, which could have a negative impact on future crop pollination and beekeeping.
Dust explosion incidents increased, but no fatalities
The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in 2022.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 23, 2023
The Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club met recently at the Brown farm in Hanoverton.
Fish Ohio celebrates ‘amazing’ catches
In 2022, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife awarded 9,723 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches.
Roundup of gardening news for Feb. 23, 2023
Catch up on gardening news and events in Geauge and Lucas counties in Ohio, as well as, national pollinator programs for 4-H and FFA youth.
Ohio releases final deer harvest report
Ohio's 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season concluded Feb. 5, with 210,977 deer checked.
Hearing set for transmission line in Circleville
A hearing will be held regarding Circleville Solar, LLC's proposal to connect its proposed solar generation facility to an existing substation.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 23, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Black River FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Northwestern Wayne FFA, Norwayne FFA and Western Reserve FFA.
$1,000 scholarship available for Medina County Career Center graduates
The Mike Kovack Family Community Fund is once again offering a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to graduates of the Medina County Career Center this spring.
