Agritourism adjusts to new guidelines as state opens up
After two months of curbside, carry-out and deliveries, restaurants, wineries, breweries and others in agritourism were able to reopen outdoor dining space to customers May 15.
2020 Fair cancellations
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some fair boards have canceled all or part of their fair for the 2020 season.
Roundup of FFA news for May 21, 2020
Several members of the Zane Trace FFA were honored for their accomplishments during the 92nd Ohio FFA Convention May 4-8.
Study confirms cats can have COVID-19
Scientists recently reported cats can become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.
Roundup of gardening news for May 21, 2020
Learn more about Mahinging County master gardeners' virtual plant and pest clinics and the Richland SWCD native plant sale.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 21, 2020
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Western Reserve Rangers and Four Leaf Clovers 4-H club.
USDA offers new conservation pilot program
Sign-ups start this summer for CLEAR30, an opportunity for farmers and landowners to enroll in a 30-year Conservation Reserve Program contract.
Ohio shooting ranges reopen
Class A shooting ranges at Deer Creek, Grand River and Woodbury wildlife areas will reopen to the public May 21.
Warmer Midwest may push corn and soybean production up north
If warming continues in the Midwest, in 50 years the best conditions for corn and soybean production will be in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Dairy products sold in Somerset, Westmoreland counties recalled
Consumers should dispose of all dairy products from Moo Echo Dairy, in Somerset County, as the products were not properly pasteurized.
