How to build a rain barrel
Ohio has seen its fair share of rain so far this summer. A rain barrel is one way to recycle rain for multiple uses around your home.
Dairymen proud of where Brown Swiss breed is headed
The Pennsylvania Brown Swiss Association hosted the national convention, June 24-27.
At national sale in Pa., top Brown Swiss brings $18,700 bid
Pennsylvania hosted the national Brown Swiss sale held at the Washington County fairgrounds June 27. The sale averaged $5,866 on 64 lots.
Empire Farm Days set for August
Empire Farm Days will showcase agriculture's latest innovation in August.
Thirteen states sue EPA, Army Corps of Engineers over definition of waterways
Thirteen states filed a lawsuit June 29 against the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers over the agencies’ rule defining “waters of the United States.”
European wheat traders learn about research at OARDC
Group of European wheat buyers visits OARDC, tours research on new varieties.
Landowners sue Ohio over CAUV calculation
A group of Ohio landowners is claiming more than $1 billion from illegal CAUV taxation.
Human-waste sludge from western Pennsylvania treatment facility questioned for safety
Since the early 1990s, Alcosoil, a sludge (or biosoil) used as fertilizer for crop fields, has been produced at the Allegheny County Sanitation Authority (Alcosan).
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 6/27
This week’s top stories include details on the Beaver County Stockman’s Club’s departure from its 4-H affiliation, a feature on newly retired vocational agriculture teacher Mike Bardo, Pennsylvania’s interstate quarantine for bird flu biosecurity and more.
Ohio, Indiana NRCS adopts interim standards for gypsum applications
An interim standard spells out how gypsum can be incorporated as part of various conservation programs and NRCS financial assistance options for gypsum applications.
