Lake Erie harmful algal bloom likely to be mild this year, researchers say
Researchers are expecting a relatively mild harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie this summer. This follows a similarly mild bloom in 2020.
Pa. rolls out nation’s first spotted lanternfly detection dog
A spotted lanternfly detection dog named Lucky, the first of her kind in the country, is working for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to find egg masses in hard to reach areas. She's one arm of the state's multi-pronged approach to tackling the spotted lanternfly problem.
Rohr focuses on whole meat supply chain with Honeytown Meats
Logan Rohr, a farmer in Wooster, Ohio, founded Honeytown Meats to make his farm's meat more accessible and keep some of it closer to home through online sales. The Rohr family also recently bought 3-D Meats, a custom processor and retail store in Dalton. Now, they’ve got the whole supply chain pretty much covered — from raising the livestock to sending the meat home with customers.
A tale of two puppies
One puppy is easy. The other has sass and intelligence to spare. Tarma Shena begins her journey in raising them both, individually, and as part of the pack.
Ohio’s next budget to include broadband, water quality funding
The Ohio legislature agreed on the state’s next biennial budget late June 28. The final version of the budget includes funding for broadband expansion and for the H2Ohio water quality initiative for the next two years, among other things.
‘Responsibly sourced’ gas the hot new thing in Appalachian basin
Responsibly sourced natural gas is the latest attempt for oil and gas companies to show they are environmentally responsible and socially conscious, but there’s some debate as to whether it’s a green victory or it’s greenwashing.
How to care for rabbits
Learn more about housing, feeding, grooming and handling requirements and best practices for rabbits.
200-MW wind farm rejected by Ohio Power Siting Board
In a rare move, the Ohio Power Siting Board denied Republic Wind's application to build a 200 megawatt wind farm in Seneca and Sandusky counties. Community activists celebrated the rejection, while the developer, Apex Clean Energy, cried foul.
Pennsylvania milk labeling bill heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk
Senate Bill 434 would allow milk processors to apply with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to exceed the 17-day labeling code.
Saving a life
Ohio State University Extension focuses on helping those in farming communities get the help they need in regards to mental health.
