Demand and prices for lamb hit record highs in 2021
The sheep industry is going through a revival of sorts. Prices for lambs and ewes hit record highs in 2021, following a year of solid growth in 2020. People consumed more lamb last year than they have in two decades.
Borca named Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year
Agricultural Research Service scientist Manuel Borca is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2022.
Roundup of gardening news for April 14, 2022
Catch up on local gardening news from Coshocton, Geauga, Mahoning, Richland and Wayne counties in Ohio and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 14, 2022
Catch up on 4-H news from Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H club, Happy Harvesters 4-H club, Sew Sew Sweet 4-H club and Londonderry Lads and Lassies 4-H club.
Research finds farmers markets vital to Pa. local food economy
Pennsylvania farmers markets generate an estimated $100 million in sales each year, according to a new Penn State Extension analysis.
Department of agriculture highlights safe, effective spotted lanternfly trap
Indiana County Conservation District demonstrated how to use a circle trap to eliminate spotted lanternflies without harming other wildlife.
Roundup of FFA news for April 14, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Waterford FFA and Hillsdale FFA.
Reader: Support accurate labeling for beef
One reader shares his thoughts on beef labeling, stressing that the product-of-USA label should be reserved for cattle raised in the United States.
Ohio bill to deregulate ephemeral features, federal rules uncertain
An Ohio bill that would deregulate some ephemeral features has moved to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk, with mixed reactions from conservation groups. House Bill 175 will remove ephemeral streams, but not wetlands, from regulation under the state’s water pollution control programs.
How to plant coneflowers
Improve the ecosystem in your backyard and learn how to plant native coneflowers in your garden or landscape this spring.
