EPA discharge permits part of pollution problem
In a recent letter to the editor, a reader shares her thoughts on how the Ohio EPA's discharge permits affect pollution in local waterways.
Pilot program studies new way to treat manure
Stateler Family Farms is hosting a pilot project to study a manure treatment that separates solids and liquids and reduces phosphorus in liquid manure.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 1, 2019
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Hicks & Hayseeds 4-H Club and the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board.
Grazing field day planned in Venango Co.
Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council is hosting a grazing workshop on from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16.
Biologists study ramps in western Pa.
Working with the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources, a Penn State team is gathering data about ramps that grow in western Pennsylvania.
Empire Farm Days set for August 6-8
The 2019 edition of Empire Farm Days set for August 6-8 will deliver new demonstrations, seminars, speakers, activities and information for farmers.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 1, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA and Miami Trace FFA.
Marshall County Fair sale totals $236,142.30
The Marshall County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $236,142.30. Find the details here.
Baird Bros. part of ‘This Old House’ idea house
Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods is partnering with This Old House Ventures for the 2019 This Old House Idea House, located in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants to give dairies more time
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants a state law changed to require milk dealers to give longer notice to dairies when ending contracts.
