Monday, April 6, 2026
Hilltop Urban farm

The Hilltop Alliance, in South Pittsburgh, has made plans for the Hilltop Urban Farm. Soon to be a 23-acre farm used to educate and support the community.
Asian Lady Beetle

Asian Lady Beetles begin seeking shelter when outside temperatures fall in September and October. They find their way into tight cracks and crevices.
Cover crops

A new program allows farmers and businesses in the Muskingum Watershed to purchase conservation credits that will help with nutrient management.
Ohio farm.

Learn more about common airborne hazards, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent dangerous side effects or death.
fireplace

Fireplaces, stoves, heating systems, candles and even electric lights are used more often during the winter, increasing the risk of home fires.
video

Robert Cope, Alliance, Ohio, discusses the 2017 harvest. Cope farms 150 acres and owns three John Deere dealerships.

We want to see your pumpkin art — whether carved, painted or decorated — we want to see our readers’ talents.
Penn State student in Bangladesh.

Penn State Ag Sciences student, Emily Seiger, spent three weeks in Bangladesh conducting research related to food safety and hygiene practices.
Grazing cow

Nutrient management and disease are expected to be complicated by warmer, wetter conditions. An increase in hot days will challenge some and benefit others.
Herd of beef cattle.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has withdrawn controversial GIPSA rules that would have affected livestock sales.