Manure pit fatalities spur awareness
On Aug. 10, three brothers died from the toxic fumes of an underground manure pit. In response, Ohio State is reminding farmers of safety precautions.
2021 Summit County Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2021 Summit County Fair junior livestock sale here.
EPA bans chlorpyrifos on food crops, due to neurological health concerns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Aug. 18 that it will no longer allow the pesticide chlorpyrifos to be used on food, due to health concerns.
Grey Oaks Tree Plantation named 2021 Tree Farm of the Year
Grey Oaks Tree Plantation was named 2021 Tree Farm of the Year by the Ohio Forestry Association and the Ohio Tree Farm Program.
Ohio needs help looking for spotted lanternfly
The Ohio Department of Agriculture needs help in keeping an eye out for the spotted lanternfly.
Turkey season could be limited in Ohio
In response to declining wild turkey populations during the past few years, the ODNR proposed reducing the 2022 spring wild turkey season.
Penn State Extension helps farmers be prepared for African swine fever
Penn State Extension has been preparing for African swine fever's arrival for years. Learn more about the disease and its treat to U.S. producers.
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.
