Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tillage can be part of a holistic soil health management system, according to results of a study released by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.
ground ivy

Wild herbs can be used to relieve sinus pressure and other allergy symptoms. Learn how to find, harvest and use them to combat your seasonal allergies.
A picture of a farm on a sunny day.

The National Farmers Union concluded its annual convention with addresses from agriculture officials, including Tom Vilsack, and voting on 2021 policies.
Thomas Puch

The Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Program is announcing Thomas Puch, of Carrollton, Ohio, as the 2021 CCA of the Year.
Beef Expo auction

Planning is underway for the Ohio Cattlemen's Association's (OCA) 2021 Ohio Beef Expo scheduled for March 18-21 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
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Broadband advocates and Pennsylvania legislators aren’t thrilled about Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget, introduced Feb. 2 — mainly because it's hard to tell how much funding will go to broadband.

Wouldn’t it be great if the slaughterhouse could just come to the farm? The possibilities of a mobile slaughter unit are often talked about as...
nicholas meat facility

Nicholas Meat shut down after the Pennsylvania DEP ordered it to stop spreading food processing waste from its facility onto snow-covered ground.
Youth stand behind a table with market ducks in a show ring.

Ohio 4-H extension educators see two trends with 4-H’ers this year. Some are taking a year off or otherwise stepping back from the program, largely due to concerns about the pandemic. Others are doubling down, despite lingering uncertainties. 4-H leaders are continuing to work out details of the 2021 season, as enrollment deadlines approach.
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Ramps have become at risk of being over-harvested because of a spike in popularity. Learn how you can enjoy ramp season without overharvesting them.