How to determine if cattle are bulls, steers, cows or heifers
Bull. Steer. Cow. Heifer. Keep your bovine straight with this guide.
Harvest season: Slow down and share the road safely
As harvest season ramps up across Ohio, slow-moving farm equipment is sharing public roadways. Drivers are urged to practice patience, watch for wide turns, and pass only when safe, while farmers should ensure all slow-moving vehicle emblems and lights are clear and visible.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau calls for data center moratorium
To protect farmland and rural communities, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is calling for a temporary moratorium on data center development. A new policy paper urges state lawmakers to pause projects while researching the impacts of transmission lines, noise, and heavy water usage.
Simplest way to eliminate stink bugs indoors
Killing stink bugs indoors can be a chore. Learn more about this quick, clean, safe and cost-efficient way to get rid of them.
Holmes County in the dog house? Action group says so
(Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series on dog auctions in Ohio, and a recent campaign to ban them. Next...
USDA announces $8 billion diesel relief payment program
The USDA announced an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to provide one-time payments to American farmers hit by record diesel prices and rising input costs.
Harrison County, Ohio, farm marks 200 years
Farming for 200 years takes more than tradition. It takes the ability to change with the times. The Fierbaugh family has shifted livestock operations, weathered challenges and passed the work from one generation to the next while maintaining its roots in Harrison County. “Got to be flexible. Times change. If you don’t change with them, you get stuck,” said Mike Fierbaugh.
How to raise woolly bear caterpillars
Their abundance, wide distribution and flexible diet make woolly bear caterpillars ideal for a home school science project. Learn how to care for them.
How to keep raccoons away from your home
Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.
Ohio exotic industry roaring over governor’s ban
HSUS applauds rule, says private citizens not 'sophisticated' enough to own, care for certain animals
