Roundup of gardening news for Sept. 20, 2018
Catch up on local gardening news from Wayne and Richland counties in Ohio and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Conservation dairy farming could help Pa. meet Chesapeake goals
If a majority of dairy farms in Pennsylvania adopt conservation best-management practices, the state may achieve its daily load water-quality target.
Great Lakes Commission grants targets runoff reduction
The Great Lakes Commission has awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to seven local organizations to reduce pollutants into the Great Lakes.
Trump’s trade policy a concern at Farm Science Review
The 2018 Farm Science Review got underway with a talk on farm policy and farmers' biggest concerns.
Annual ‘Stop the Hate’ scholarship program launches
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is now accepting applications for its annual Stop the Hate® Youth Speak Out essay writing contest.
Slipping into harvest unprepared
Marlin Clark provides a harvest update, reporting the Ohio corn harvest is now officially 2 percent complete as of Sunday night.
How to dry and store herbs for best flavor
All you need is heat, low humidity and good air circulation to dry and preserve herbs. Learn how to choose and use four different herb-drying methods.
Wayne County gets much-appreciated help with fair
Volunteers and teamwork helped Wayne County have a successful fair, despite a difficult year with the weather.
Wheat is important to the rotation, so plan ahead
For a successful wheat crop, consider these important management practices.
Will blockchain play role in agriculture?
Does blockchain technology have a place in the future of the agricultural supply chain? It is certainly starting to look that way.
