Are renewables making the US less energy independent?
Now that the U.S. has weaned itself off of its reliance on liquid fuel from across the ocean, it’s battling a dependency of another kind as the transition from fossil fuels to renewables continues.
The crossroads of the energy transition and rural communities
It’s not easy for rural residents who already buy into all the benefits renewables, electric vehicles and energy efficiency have to offer. For those who are less willing, or less able, it could be impossible, at least without help.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 21, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
OSU professor receives Research and Development Award
Ohio State professor V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam is the 2021 recipient of the Research and Development Award from the Institute of Food Technologists.
USDA announces new FSA and Rural Development directors
The USDA announced the appointments of five Farm Service Agency state executive directors and seven Rural Development state directors.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 21, 2021
Learn how to purchase a clay-colored, 50-gallon rain barrel from Geauga SWCD.
ODNR releasing pheasants for the upcoming season
Ring-necked pheasant releases at wildlife areas and other public hunting locations are scheduled to begin during Ohio's youth hunting season Oct. 23-24.
One gobbler limit approved for Ohio 2022 spring turkey season
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved reducing the 2022 spring wild turkey season limit to one bird during its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 6.
West Virginia broadband initiative to invest $1B
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice unveiled a plan to bring broadband to 200,000 more homes and businesses.
Oak survey shows white oak production is above average
This year's oak survey results showed white oak production is slightly above average and red oak production is slightly below average.
