Animal health officials urge caution after USDA confirms bird flu in nearby states
State ag officials in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are urging poultry farmers to be careful, in light of the USDA confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, cases in several states.
USDA announces black vulture permit process in Ohio
The USDA announced that approved applicants will be allowed to remove up to five black vultures in Ohio.
New native plant species discovered in Ohio in 2021
The number of native plant species in Ohio grew by five in 2021.
Behind the cute, clever behavior of the killdeer
Killdeer are shorebirds, but many live in farm fields with short vegetation. They are relentless in protecting their nests and use a few tactics to do so.
What does it take to grow the perfect Christmas tree?
It's always Christmastime for Jim Rockis, who breeds, grows and sells live conifers for Christmas trees.
Avian influenza reaches Michigan and Delaware
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a non-commercial backyard flock (nonpoultry) in Michigan and a commercial poultry flock in Delaware.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 24, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, River View FFA, Norwaye FFA and West Holmes FFA.
Reader: Eminent domain is legal, but not ethical
A reader shares the story of land seized from a farmer near the village of Lagrange, concluding eminent domain may be legal, but perhaps not ethical.
Roundup of gardening news for Feb. 24, 2022
Sign up for virtual-only and virtual and field options for Woodland Wednesdays March program: "Wicked Weeds Winter Woodies" at Mentor Marsh Nature Center.
Ohio’s final deer harvest report shows big numbers
Ohio's 2021-22 deer hunting season concluded Feb. 6 with 196,988 deer checked. Get the full county-by-county breakdown of this year's harvest.
