Central State researchers, Ohio farmers explore hemp impacts
After decades on the controlled substances list, hemp is back as a crop in Ohio. Hemp, like many new crops, comes with new challenges — including limited research. Researchers at Central State University are trying to address that, starting with a grant-funded research project on manure as a hemp fertilizer, and how it affects soil health and water quality.
State fair commission seeks lease with Crew after tough 2020
The Ohio Expositions Commission agreed to a possible 75-year lease that would give the Columbus Crew SC access to about 25 acres of state land for a new practice facility in a Jan. 28 meeting. This lease comes with a $2 million up front payment in April. That money would be a major help for the commission, after a year of cancellations and lost revenue.
National Farm Machinery Show postpones until 2022
National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull announced scheduled events will be postponed until Feb. 16-19, 2022.
Getting to the bottom of gray fox decline
Scientists are extremely interested in sightings of the elusive gray fox because their population is declining in the Midwest. Find out how you can help.
USDA suspends foreclosures and debt collections on some farm loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is temporarily suspending foreclosures and past-due debt collections for distressed borrowers under two FSA loan programs
How to reduce erosion, improve habitat along a waterway
Learn what to plant along an Ohio creek, stream or waterway to create a riparian zone that will reduce erosion and pollution and improve wildlife habitats.
Family farms still rule US but non-family farms growing
Family farms still make up 96% of all U.S. farms, but the number of non-family farms is climbing. The number of non-family farms grew 18% from 2012 to 2017.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association gives awards and scholarships
Ohio Cattlemen's Association's celebrates the 2021 award winners, scholarship recipients and Top Hand recruiters.
Wooster’s Local Roots founds incubator for food and farm businesses
Local Roots Market and Cafe, a community-supported, year round market founded in 2009, has been informally helping farmers and food entrepreneurs grow their businesses for years. Now, it’s building on those efforts with a new nonprofit, FoodSphere.
How a rural Ohio town is leading the way in clean energy
Solar power is transforming rural Minster, Ohio. It’s not as much about being environmentally friendly as it is about being energy independent and resilient
