Invasive Asian ‘longhorn’ tick confirmed in Pa.
Tests by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, have confirmed the presence of Asian, or longhorn tick in Pennsylvania.
Sherrod Brown named to farm bill committee
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is one of nine senators named to the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee.
Young and Farming: Zach and Kelley Alger
Zach and Kelley Alger, Ravenna, Ohio, farm 1,500 acres and manage 600 cows with their dads. After both going to college, see why they came back to the farm.
DEP orders Pa. operators to plug 1,058 abandoned wells
The Pennsylvania DEP has issued administrative orders requiring three oil and gas companies to plug 1,058 abandoned oil and gas wells across Pennsylvania.
Revised phosphorus index can help curb agricultural runoff
The revised Ohio Phosphorus Risk Index is a program developed to help farmers assess their risk of phosphorus moving off farm fields.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 2, 2018
Catch up on local news from Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club and Geauga Beef and Swine 4-H club.
Tickborne diseases are likely to increase
The incidence of tickborne infections in the United States has risen significantly within the past decade.
Stark State and Google partner in new technology certificate program
Stark State College has partnered with Google to offer a new information technology certificate.
National sheep sale returns to Wooster Aug. 11
The National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) will hold its second annual Eastern NSIP sheep sale at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Aug. 11.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 2, 2018
Catch up on local news from Fayetteville FFA and West Holmes FFA chapters.
