Utica and Marcellus shale: Southeastern Ohio is drilling hot spot
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 15 new permits for shale play wells in Belmont County in April, the most granted in any Ohio county.
Five sheep mentoring field days set in Pa.
FURNACE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Sheep & Wool Growers Association has combined efforts with the American Sheep Industry to offer mentoring opportunities to people...
Ohio a great place to get out on a bike
COLUMBUS — The League of American Bicyclists ranked Ohio 16th on its 2014 “Bicycle Friendly States” ranking.
Ohio’s 2014 Bicycle Friendly Report Card recognizes improvements...
USDA releases 2012 ag census
Census data is compiled once every five years and provides insight into the U.S. farmer demographics, economics and production practices.
Participants needed for groundwater study in Ohio
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Scientists from the University of Cincinnati will conduct groundwater sampling from privately owned wells this May to investigate the impacts of...
EPA accepting comments on registration of Enlist Duo
The EPA is accepting public comments on a proposal to register Enlist Duo containing glyphosate and the choline salt of 2,4-D for use in controlling weeds in corn and soybeans genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate 2,4-D.
Water… More valuable than gold
Editor:
The old saw “To a thirsty man, water is more valuable than gold” has never been more true than it is today. As a...
Illinois farm named national historic landmark
WASHINGTON —The National Park Service has designated four new national historic landmarks, including the Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm, Mettawa, Ill.
The other national historic...
Livestock composting workshop offers certification
CALDWELL, Ohio — Livestock producers wanting to handle the death of their animals in an economical and environmentally beneficial way can earn livestock mortality...
Ohio FFA members told to defend their dreams
Keynote speaker: “If you don’t stand up for yourselves, if you don’t honor and respect who you are, why should anyone else?”
