Global conflict, pandemic impacts, cause jump in food costs
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has affected global food prices. But even before it began, the U.S. food system was dealing with increased costs and supply chain challenges from the pandemic and other factors. All of those factors are driving up food prices, and leading to challenges with the food supply in some cases.
How to plant a wildlife buffer around a pond
A buffer area around your pond benefits aquatic and terrestrial wildlife by reducing runoff and providing food and cover for many species of animals.
Heritage Cooperative to buy Witmer’s Feed and Grain
Heritage Cooperative Inc. announced June 1 its intention to purchase the feed, grain, agronomy and retail assets of Witmer’s Feed and Grain Inc, of Columbiana, Ohio.
USDA announces new investments in food system resilience, competition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making major investments in resilience and competition for the nation's food system. These investments follow supply chain challenges and other issues from the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Ohio State report: Ohio has a long way to go to meet broadband needs
Despite rapid increase in demand for broadband in the U.S. over the last few years, about 1.4 million Ohioans still lack access to reliable high-speed internet, according to a recent policy brief by Ohio State University’s C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy.
Restoring Lake Erie’s once-prolific lake trout
Lake Erie Coldwater Task Group is working to restore Lake Erie's once-prolific lake trout, which were decimated by pollution, overfishing and parasites.
Cultivating a culture: West Branch students look at agriculture
West Branch third-grade students got a behind-the-scenes look at agriculture during an annual farm field trip, hosted at local farms.
US Census Bureau updates urban, rural definitions for 2020 Census
A recent U.S. Census Bureau change will redefine about 1,300 areas considered urban a decade ago as rural, after the 2020 Census. The bureau is updating its criteria for what is considered an urban area.
Expect more ticks in Ohio this season and beyond
Ticks — and the diseases they carry — are on the rise in Ohio this season and will likely continue to increase.
Ohio farmers advocate for conservation
In 2020, The Nature Conservancy launched the Farmer Advocates for Conservation program. Through the program, farmers using conservation practices learn how to talk about the benefits they see from them, and encourage other farmers to give them a try.
