Mahoning Valley industries on EPA’s greenhouse gas report
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its latest annual report, and several Mahoning Valley industries and landfills have made the list.
OSU economist says taxing farmers would resolve phosphorus issue
Economist says a 135 percent tax would result in an acceptable reduction in phosphorus leaving farmers’ fields
MWCD board cuts assessments in half
Property owners will see their assessments paid to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District cut in half beginning next year.
Western Pa. farm roots reach to 1769
Nearly 250 years of family ancestry, local legend, historical records and funny anecdotes tell a story of a family’s love for their land.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 2, 2014:
BURTON, Ohio — The Breeders and Feeders 4-H club finished off the year at the Great Geauga County Fair.
Members held an end-of-the-year picnic and...
Kentucky harvests hemp crop Sept. 23
University of Kentucky researchers harvested the university’s first hemp crop in decades Sept. 23.
Penn State app lets dairymen pencil out options
Today’s increased investment cost for replacement animals has producers examining heifer inventories and replacement needs.
Feed from genetically modified crops has no adverse effects
Since their introduction in 1996, genetically engineered, often called genetically modified, feed crops have become an increasing component of livestock diets.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of October 2, 2014
Buckeye Central FFA members participated in the Crawford County Soil Judging Contest Sept. 23.
Beware elevated risk for silo gas
A recent death and serious injury resulting from gases inside a Lancaster County, Pa., silo are grim reminders to those working and living on farms that gases produced during the fermentation process can be deadly.
