Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 3/14
The top stories from the week March 8 to March 14, 2015.
How to grow, harvest and preserve herbs for tea
Grow herbs for tea in a small section of your garden, in containers on a sunny window sill or in a companion planting arrangement with fruits and vegetables.
Tech meets the garden: 4 products for your growing season
Gardening doesn’t have to just be hand trowels and watering cans anymore.
Proposed rules set for drone use; comment until April 24
The FAA will accept public comment on proposed drone use rules until April 24,but don't look for the final rules until at least next year.
Judy Ligo: ‘I had to prove I knew what I was doing’
The second in our Women in Agriculture series: It is much easier for women to be involved in agriculture than it was 30 years ago when Judy Ligo was starting out. “You had to work your way in and prove you knew what you were doing.”
Marcellus and Utica shale: New permit spike in Monroe and Noble counties
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 43 new permits in February, up from 32 new permits in January.
Ohio House passes nutrient bill
Bill would set new provisions for applying fertilizer and manure in Ohio.
Ohio lawmakers seek a timeline for pooled oil and gas leasing
New law would set a timeline for ODNR to act on granting pooled leases involving state lands.
Ashland County awards top dairymen
The board highlighted the accomplishments of the county’s dairy producers during their final banquet.
Food storage tips for pantry, fridge and freezer
Food storage for some items, like dairy products and meat, are no-brainers, but others may come as a surprise.
