Farming still alive in Mahoning County
Even in an urban county like Mahoning County, home of the city of Youngstown, agriculture is a major player, according to Eric Barrett, who works with OSU Extension in the county.
Government shutdown means less clarity in the markets
How much corn and soybeans has the nation harvested? How much is being exported? We’d know more, if government were open.
A good year for waterfowl hunters in Ohio
Ohio hunters should experience good opportunities for success as they take to the field in search of waterfowl throughout the hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
U.S. House appoints farm bill conferees
The House and Senate have both named their members who will conference the new farm bill.
From tar to thyme: Green roof sprouting on Ohio State’s ag campus
Ohio State University's first publicly accessible green roof is open to visitors at Howlett Hall on the campus of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Study highlights concerns over hydraulic fracturing
Streams below fracking wastewater treatment show elevated salts, metals and radioactivity.
America is increasingly diverse, research shows
America's communities are becoming increasingly diverse, but there are still important concerns about racial and ethnic integration in the future, according to researchers.
Farm groups appeal EPA rule for Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Farmers say issue belongs in the state hands, not the U.S. EPA.
Extra pounds may increase life expectancy
Some overweight older adults don't need to lose weight to extend their lives, but they could risk an earlier death if they pack on more pounds.
Pennsylvania residents can now log on to internet to locate underground mines
This web-based mapping application and downloadable data allow residents to see detailed underground mine maps that were once only available in hard copies.
