Roundup of gardening news for June 20, 2019
Catch up on local gardening news in Columbiana and Tuscarawas counties in Ohio.
Make the most of your crops at Penn State clinic
Penn State Extension will offer its annual agronomic field diagnostic clinic July 16-17, at the Agronomy Research Farm in Rock Springs, Pennsylvania.
Roundup of 4-H news for June 20, 2019
Catch up on local 4-H news from Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club and Next Generation 4-H Club.
Ohio Sheep and Hay Day July 13 in Jackson
The 2019 Ohio Sheep and Hay Day will take place July 13, at the Jackson Agriculture Research Station, in Jackson, Ohio
Northeastern deer more likely to get CWD
Penn State researchers have identified a panel of genetic markers that reliably predict which deer are more susceptible to chronic wasting disease.
Insect-deterring sorghum compounds may be eco-friendly pesticide
Compounds produced by sorghum plants to defend against insects could be used as a targeted, nontoxic insect deterrent.
Roundup of FFA news for June 20, 2019
The Black River FFA Chapter held its annual Parent/Member Banquet May 18 with more than 250 guests in attendance.
Ohio seeks disaster declaration for farmers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Farm Service Agency have made separate requests for U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster designation, in the wake of the wettest 12 months in the state's history.
Colton Scott and Matt Pfeiffer — June 14, 2019
Colton Scott and Matt Pfeiffer caught a 13-pound catfish in Port Washington, Ohio on June 14, 2019.
Genetics of feed efficiency could save dairymen $540M a year
A new study focuses on increasing cow feed efficiency to improve profitability and substantially reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of the dairy industry.
