Ohio-made electric tractors could be a ‘game-changer’
While the Monarch MK-V tractor won’t work for all farming operations, it could be a game changer as electrification and autonomous equipment technology continue to shape the landscape of farming
Record turkey prices expected for Thanksgiving
Families can expect to pay record-high prices at the grocery store for turkey this Thanksgiving thanks to the impacts of the bird flu and inflation.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 6, 2022
Catch up on FFA news from Fayetteville FFA, West Muskingum FFA, Black River FFA and Smithville FFA.
ODNR to celebrate Earth Science Week with events, Oct. 7-16
A series of programs held by the ODNR Division of Geological Survey will highlight the annual celebration of Earth Science Week from Oct. 9-Oct. 15.
Roundup of 4-H news for Oct. 6, 2022
Several Lorain County 4-H'ers competed at the state competitive trail ride Sept. 10.
Ohio Power Siting Board approves Highland County solar farm
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved an application filed by Dodson Creek Solar, LLC Sept. 15 to construct a solar farm in Highland County.
Food access, local food part of White House strategy on hunger
The White House laid out a new strategy for addressing hunger and encouraging healthy eating and physical activity by 2030, Sept. 28, at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
Ohio set to host national Red Devon cattle meeting
Devon cattle are making a comeback, after being the first cattle breed to set foot on North American soil nearly 400 years ago.
Western Pa. pastured poultry farm faces bird flu ‘nightmare’
Mandy Fedinetz, of Primrose Farm, lost her entire laying flock after some birds tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Her 1,800 bird flock was culled to stop the spread of the disease.
Spotted lanternfly is a plant stressor, but is no locust, OSU experts say
Spotted lanternflies have infested much of the Pennsylvania and other parts of the eastern U.S., and have moved West into other states, like Ohio. But while spotted lanternflies present a threat to some crops, it’s important to take a step back and look at their actual impact.
