Bird flu found in commercial layer flock in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial layer chicken flock in Lancaster County. This is the first case of HPAI in a domestic flock in PA since the 1980s.
An inside look at walleye and saugeye management in Ohio
The efforts of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife make walleye and saugeye fishing at inland lakes across Ohio possible.
Poultry and eggs banned from exhibition at Pennsylvania fairs due to bird flu
The ban, in response to the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, takes effect April 16 and will last for 60 days or until the department rescinds the order.
West Virginia dairy transitions to sheep
Aaron and Tara Helmick's dairy made sense financially, but it was burning them out. Sheep have given them a new lease on life.
Demand and prices for lamb hit record highs in 2021
The sheep industry is going through a revival of sorts. Prices for lambs and ewes hit record highs in 2021, following a year of solid growth in 2020. People consumed more lamb last year than they have in two decades.
Ohio bill to deregulate ephemeral features, federal rules uncertain
An Ohio bill that would deregulate some ephemeral features has moved to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk, with mixed reactions from conservation groups. House Bill 175 will remove ephemeral streams, but not wetlands, from regulation under the state’s water pollution control programs.
How to plant coneflowers
Improve the ecosystem in your backyard and learn how to plant native coneflowers in your garden or landscape this spring.
OEFFA recognizes award winners for service, stewardship
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has named the 2022 recipients of its Stewardship and Service awards.
Wood Co. farmer focuses on soil biological activity
When Ron Snyder makes management decisions for his Wood County farm, he's trying to promote the biological activity within the soil.
Ohio bill to create beginning farmer tax credit passes legislature
The Ohio legislature passed a bill that could help make the road to farming easier for beginning farmers. House Bill 95 authorizes tax credits both for beginning farmers who attend a financial management program, and for people and businesses who sell or rent farmland, equipment, livestock or buildings to beginning farmers.
