Ohio reaches $80 million settlement with Monsanto over PCB hazards
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced an $80 million settlement with Monsanto Co. that forces it to pay for the environmental damage it caused in Ohio.
Annual Ag Literacy Week connects Pennsylvania farmers and children
Agricultural leaders from across the state read to classrooms of children March 14-17 as part of Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week. The sixth annual campaign to connect Pennsylvania farmers with young children is sponsored by Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s charitable organization.
Running buffalo clover no longer federally endangered
The rare running buffalo clover has officially been removed from the federal endangered species list.
Roundup of FFA news for March 24, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Edon FFA and Crestview FFA.
Roundup of gardening news for March 24, 2022
The Belmont SWCD will offer their Seed Library. Crawford County Conservation District will hold an event to plant their tiny herb "greenhouses."
Biden to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions
President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions March 17.
Fish hatchery open houses begin in March
Four state fish hatcheries are hosting free open houses this spring to provide Ohioans the opportunity to learn more about their operations.
Market volatility, uncertainty loom over spring planting
Even last fall, farmers were already looking at higher costs for inputs like fertilizer and herbicides. Russia's attack on Ukraine has led to more disruption for fertilizer, global trade, energy and more, meaning high stakes for farmers this spring planting season.
Ghoulish markets bring conflicting emotions
Marlin Clark offers insight into corn, soybean, wheat and petroleum prices as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Ohio confirms avian influenza in wild birds
ODNR confirmed bird flu in three wild birds in Ohio. But Ohio still hasn't had any cases in domestic flocks, suggesting bird owners are doing a good job on biosecurity.
