Yellow poplar weevil makes presence known in Pennsylvania, mid-Atlantic
This bug is not a species of eight-legged arthropod known to carry Lyme disease and other pathogens.
Keepin’ it fresh: How to store garden produce
Proper storage of produce keeps it fresh and ripe until you are ready to eat or preserve it. Storing produce in ideal conditions also improves its taste, texture and appearance.
Heavy rains could lead to near-record algal bloom
A wet and rainy June has forecasters predicting another severe bloom of harmful algae.
Jefferson County shale lawsuit seeks $9.2 million in lease signing bonuses
More than 50 Jefferson County landowners say they got stiffed by American Energy Utica and Great River Energy.
Exporting live animals easier, thanks to the Rickenbacker Airport
The special transports pens offer cattle, or any animal, plenty of room to stand up and lay down during the flight.
Poultry producers say USDA response to bird flu improving
Better communication and the consideration of vaccines is helping improve USDA response to bird flu.
Gas dispute pits Butler County residents against each other
Since early 2014, Middlesex Township officials and residents have tangled over the prospect of increased gas development in the area, which is about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. In May, the conflict hit the courts.
Clean Water Rule also concerns shale gas industry
The extension of the Clean Water Act concerns farmers, but also energy companies.
Marcellus and Utica shale update: Permitting slows in some counties, soars in others
There are currently 1,943 permits issued for wells in the Utica shale in Ohio and 1,520 wells have been drilled.
DUG East 2015: Drilling is slow in 2015, however recovery is near
Companies represented made it clear that drilling and producing has been slowed by commodity prices, but showed they are confident the industry will rebound.
