From Arms to AI: Cancer concerns linger as Piketon’s nuclear site enters new era
Piketon, Ohio is set to host the world’s largest AI data center at its historic nuclear site, Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. As a "nuclear renaissance" promises economic growth, residents fear the site's radioactive legacy. Explore the human cost of the AI power boom.
Know the importance ofwindbreaks and how to use them
Recent blowing soil events are a stark reminder that "dust" is actually valuable topsoil. Fulton SWCD's Cole Plassman shares how conservation practices like windbreaks and cover crops safeguard crop productivity, improve moisture retention, and protect your land from the long-term damage of wind erosion.
Ohio Envirothon preps students for future science-related careers
The annual Ohio Envirothon competition, held June 1-3, put high school students' knowledge of environmental science to the test. From hands-on outdoor challenges to teamwork and problem-solving, this competition is preparing Ohio's youth for future careers in natural resources, agriculture and environmental science.
Ohio’s veal standard: deal breaker, or board-based decision?
HSUS objects to Ohio care board's decision on veal standards.
The mulberry tree
Tami Gingrich was recently surprised by the amount of fruit hanging from a white mulberry tree, and even more surprised to find out it's invasive in Ohio.
Wool pool back on in western Pennsylvania
The Western Pennsylvania Cooperative Sheep and Wool Growers Association will host its Wool Pool again after a five year break when its wool had no market.
How to harvest, process and store black walnuts
Black walnuts are the most prolific native nut tree in Farm and Dairy’s circulation area. Unfortunately, most of their delicious free nutmeat drops to waste because people don’t know how to harvest, process and store black walnuts.
Horse owners need options for humane disposal of animal
Editor:I would like to know when will people wake up to the problems American horses and their owners are facing. The horse industry is...
The thin green line: Remembering the life and legacy of Peggy Park
Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams honors Margaret "Peggy" Park, an Ohio State grad and trailblazer for women in law enforcement. Explore the story of her tragic sacrifice in the line of duty and how her courage continues to shape wildlife officer training and conservation across the nation.
Tomato hornworm: Friend or foe?
Tami Gingrich tries to change readers' perceptions on the dreaded tomato hornworm, which is actually a large, beautiful sphinx moth.
