Nine additional CWD-positive deer are confirmed in Ohio
Nine wild white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in northern Marion and southern Wyandot counties in Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for May 12, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Zane Trace FFA, West Holmes FFA and Western Reserve FFA.
Ohio turkey hunters harvest 7,551
Ohio wild turkey hunters have harvested 7,551 birds during the 2022 spring hunting season as of May 1.
Roundup of gardening news for May 12, 2022
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Pennsylvania and Ashland, Mahoning and Stark counties in Ohio.
Columbiana County families learn about farm safety
To help families and children learn more about safety on the farm, Columbiana County Farm Bureau, with Ohio State Extension and other groups, held a Kids’ Safety Day May 7, at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds, in Lisbon.
Bird flu found in 9 Pennsylvania flocks, 3.8 million birds lost
This brings Pennsylvania up to nine total commercial flocks impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza and 3.8 million birds culled preventatively or killed by the disease.
Ohio State Fair scholarship applications due May 15
The Ohio Expositions Commission is offering $23,500 in scholarships to Ohio youth in an effort to recognize their accomplishments within the junior fair.
Lack of widespread traceability could cost US cattle farmers, industry
When disease outbreaks arise, animal health officials need to track them back to their sources. But traceability can be a challenge, especially in the cattle industry.
Wild turkey season underway
Ohio hunters harvested 3,315 wild turkeys during the opening weekend of the south zone spring hunting season April 23-24.
Opportunities provided for hunters with disabilities
Two recent special hunts were organized for disabled hunters to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey. Twenty-three hunters participated.
