USDA confirms more cases of Newcastle disease in backyard flocks
The USDA confirmed five more cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California, bringing the total since May to 62.
Ohio group says more is needed before acting on Kasich order
The Ohio Soil and Water Commission decided to gather more information before declaring eight Ohio watersheds distressed.
House farm bill conference committee members named
House members, including three from Ohio, have been named to the House-Senate conference committee on the 2018 farm bill.
Roundup of 4-H news for July 19, 2018
Catch up on 4-H news from Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club and Geauga Prime Time 4-H club.
New guide book available for the Shawnee Region
Learn more about the latest in a series of guidebooks published by the ODNR, Guidebook 23: Geologic Guide to Shawnee State Park and State Forest.
Roundup of gardening news for July 19, 2018
Catch up on local gardening news in Portage County, Ohio, and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Roundup of FFA news for July 19, 2018
Catch up on news from Waterford FFA, Miami Trace FFA and Great Oaks FFA.
‘Landscape of Fear’ not so scary after all
According to findings from Utah State University ecologists, Yellowstone’s “landscape of fear” is not as scary as first thought.
Does seasonal lamb production affect the demand for lamb?
The seasonal supply of lamb is inconsistent, which leads to market price volatility, and consequences for carcass size and/or quality.
Produce safety reviews available
The ODA is offering produce growers free Food and Drug Administration-approved consultations to help farmers comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act.





















