Fossil fuel use falls in 2020, while renewables hit all-time high
Fossil fuel consumption was at its lowest level in 30 years in 2020, while energy consumption from renewables hit a record high. While 2020 was not a normal year, the data point to a changing U.S. energy landscape.
When training livestock guardian dogs, keep an open mind
With her two new livestock guardian dog puppies in training, Tarma Shena works to adjust expectations and methods to fit their learning styles.
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days expo returns
Penn State's Ag Progress Days is poised to return as an in-person event, Aug. 10-12, at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center.
Hot real estate market does not apply to USDA meat plants
For all the talk about the lack of processing capacity for small farms, one would think that a turnkey USDA plant would be an easy sell. The fact that it’s still sitting on the market is a sign of the industry’s broader issues: the labyrinth of confusing federal regulations, the difficulty in running a customer-facing business and the struggle to keep skilled workers.
MyPlate launches first Alexa skill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first-ever Alexa skill, a digital tool for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 5, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from West Holmes FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 5, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H Club and the Happy Harvester 4-H Club,
Free event, in Ohio, lets you experience shooting ranges
Recreational shooters are invited to visit any of Ohio's premiere public shooting ranges Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Free Range Day.
New program connects hunters, landowners
The Ohio Landowner and Hunter Access Partnership program provides a path for hunters to access participating landowner properties during the hunting season.
Republic Wind files for rehearing after OPSB denied certification
Republic Wind wants another shot at building a wind farm, arguing that the Ohio Power Siting Board put too much stock in local opposition to the project. The Ohio Power Siting Board voted in June to deny the application, finding the proposal would not serve the public interest and could not minimize its environmental impacts.
