Roundup of gardening news for Sept. 16, 2020
Central State University Extension is partnering with the Agriculture Incubator Foundation Farm to teach a free workshop in blackberry cane pruning.
Apply for the Quail Hollow Park Controlled Bow Hunting Program
The 2021 Quail Hollow Park Controlled Bow Hunting Program will take place from Oct. 2 through Feb. 6, 2022. The lottery will run until Sept. 19.
40 renewable energy projects in tri-state area get $473,320 in USDA funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $464 million investment in renewable energy infrastructure last week. Projects like on-farm solar arrays and other energy efficiency upgrades were funded in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Ohio bills would do away with regulations for selling gas well brine
Ohio Senate Bill 171 and House Bill 282 would do away with regulations around selling oil and gas wastewater to be used as deicer or to control dust on roads.
Researchers talk algae blooms, water quality programs
Researchers and leaders in both the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency discussed updates on harmful algal bloom research, and water quality programs in the state at the Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science virtual conference Sept. 8.
Managing forage stands damaged by fall armyworm
A severe fall armyworm outbreak developed across Ohio and neighboring states. FInd out what to do if your hayfields have been affected.
2021 Medina County Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2021 Medina County Fair junior livestock sale here.
2021 Portage County Randolph Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2021 Portage County Fair junior livestock sale here.
Ohio boasts healthy catfish populations for anglers
Ohio offers great opportunities for anglers to catch blue, flathead and channel catfish. Find out where they are stocked and plan your next fishing trip.
Women in agriculture awardee applies NRCS knowledge to family farm
Katie Fitzsimmons, farmer and Natural Resources Conservation Service district conservationist, is one of four women who recently received the 2021 West Virginia Women in Agriculture award.
