Fruit farmers assess damage from warm early spring, late freeze
After unusually warm weather in the early spring, much of Ohio and Pennsylvania, along with other states, were hit hard by a late snow and several nights near or below freezing in late April. Fruit farm and orchard owners across the state are seeing the impact, but aren’t sure what the full extent of the damage will be yet.
How to master the hugelkultur gardening technique
Hugelkultur gardening improves soil fertility, keeps the growing area moist and has many other benefits. Learn how to set up your own hugelkultur garden.
‘Lack of leadership’ hurt Ohio farmland preservation program
Ohio’s farmland preservation program needs an extra $7 million this year to help it right the ship after several years of fiscal mismanagement, according to Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda said.
Ohio moves forward again on broadband expansion
The Senate unanimously passed a bill to create Ohio’s first ever statewide broadband grant program April 28. House Bill 2 is a reintroduction of House Bill 13, which lost momentum and never came up for a final vote in 2020 after receiving support from legislators, rural groups and more.
Abandoned mine land legislation hits Senate
U.S. Senators from Appalachian coal states introduced legislation last week to reauthorize federal funding to reclaim abandoned mine lands across the country. The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act and RECLAIM Act were introduced in the House earlier in the spring.
OPSB sets public hearing on Crawford County solar project
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing regarding Sycamore Creek Solar, LLC’s proposal to construct a 117 megawatt solar farm on about 917 acres in Cranberry Township, Crawford County.
Fish walleye, muskie, largemouth bass and more in northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio's public fishing lakes and reservoirs hold some of the Buckeye State's best populations of muskellunge, walleye and largemouth bass.
Brood X cicadas coming soon
Brood X cicadas are set to emerge in parts of western and central Ohio in late April through mid-May after 17 years underground.
US dairy consolidation likely to continue down the road
Dairy farm consolidations will likely continue with emphasis on improving efficiency while meeting the demands of consumers and improving sustainability.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 29, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Happy Harvesters 4-H Club, Green Valley 4-H, the Breeders and Feeders 4-H Club and the Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H club.
