How to buy quality hay in an uncertain year
Learn to evaluate leafiness, maturity, odor, color, softness, purity, bale condition and contaminants to determine overall quality of hay.
Opponents of HB 288 say they need eminent domain
State legislation that would limit the powers of eminent domain in Ohio is facing opposition from a number of local governments and recreation groups.
Rural businesses, professionals face limited broadband access
Rural businesses and professionals may struggle with limited broadband access, and these struggles can affect economic growth in rural areas.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 17, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from West Holmes FFA, Utica FFA, River Valley FFA, Lorain County JVS FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Disaster relief available for farmers in Ohio, Pa. and W.Va.
Farmers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia may be eligible for federal disaster relief.
LTTE: Pay cable companies to extend internet
A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on government-funded initiatives to bring better internet to rural areas.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 17, 2019
Master gardener volunteer Dick Coin is holding a program on fermentation from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office.
DEP reaches settlement on wells
The Pennsylvania DEP has issued a Consent Order and Agreement with CNX Gas Company for well plugging violations in four southwestern Pennsylvania counties.
Soil health at risk on fallow fields
With so many Ohio fields left unplanted this year, farmers should consider the risks to next year's crops, soil experts from Ohio State University warn.
W. Va. hunters can help feed their communities by donating deer
The Mountaineer Food Bank is encouraging hunters to combine their love of the outdoors with the Hunters Helping the Hungry program.
