Roundup of gardening news for Aug. 19, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news in Mahoning, Clark and Richland counties in Ohio and an upcoming event hosted by Penn State Extension.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 19, 2021
Catch up on FFA news from Zane Trace FFA and Loudonville FFA.
Drinking water not impacted by migrating injection well waste: report
Brine from the Redbird #4 injection well in Washington County, Ohio migrated out of its injection zone in 2019 and into several nearby oil and gas production wells. That brine did not affect the private drinking water wells tested, according to a study published by ODNR earlier this summer.
Weight, dawn-to-dusk demands pose challenges to electrifying farm vehicles
As electric vehicles become more commonplace and affordable, it begs the question when will electric tractors and other farm equipment become a reality in ag states like Ohio? Major manufacturers like John Deere and Kubota are working up prototypes, but there are still many challenges ahead.
Farmers talk soil health, weather at Woodlyn Acres Farm tour
Farmers and representatives from ag and conservation groups met for a tour of Woodlyn Acres Farm Aug. 16, focusing on organic farming and soil health.
First Solar breaks ground on new Ohio solar panel plant
The country's largest manufacturer of solar panels broke ground on its third production facility in northwest Ohio. First Solar's new plant will bring the company’s total annual stateside production capacity up to 6 GW, which the company claims will make it more competitive with China.
Sunoco fined again for Mariner East 2 pipeline violations
The Pennsylvania DEP fined Sunoco Pipeline’s Mariner East 2 pipeline $85,666 for violations in four counties. According to the DEP, Sunoco spilled more than 400 gallons of drilling fluids into wetlands in Blair, Cumberland and Juniata counties and a creek in Lebanon County.
2021 state fair breaks records at sale
Despite restrictions, junior fair participation equaled pre-pandemic levels at the 2021 Ohio State Fair, and the sale results set records.
2021 Lake County Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2021 Lake County Fair junior livestock sale here.
ODNR asks for help with game bird population estimates
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is working to get a handle on game bird numbers in order to decide whether hunting regulations need to be modified.
