Pennsylvania adds 12 counties to spotted lanternfly quarantine zone
Pennsylvania added 12 new counties to its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, including Allegheny and Beaver counties on the western side of the state.
Coronavirus: How to educate yourself and prepare
What do we know about the coronavirus, where has it spread and how do we prepare? Get the latest CDC information on COVID-19 to better prepare yourself.
Ohio to open hemp applications March 3
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will open applications for hemp licenses March 3.
The annual ritual of sheep shearing
Sheep shearing is an annual rite of passage for Rebecca Miller. Despite the challenges, there is still something about that ritual of taking off the wool.
Judge rules against Lake Erie Bill of Rights
A federal judge struck down the Lake Erie Bill of Rights Feb. 27, calling the bill invalid in its entirety.
Cleveland butcher and grocer puts focus on local
Everything sold in Ohio City Provisions comes from within the state’s borders. The all-local butcher and grocer is the first of its kind in Cleveland.
Portage County dairy makes it work with just 10 cows
The Oravets family wanted to make a living through small-scale dairy farming. So they started Old Forge Dairy, making aged cheese the old fashioned way.
Changes to coyote trapping on hold
In response to outspoken criticism from hunters and farmers, the Ohio Department of Natural Resource postponed a proposal to change coyote trapping and hunting rules, Feb. 18. The proposal would have required coyote hunters and trappers to get fur taker permits, and would have limited the season for trapping coyotes. It is no longer under consideration for the current round of changes, but could be considered again as soon as this summer, according to ODNR.
How to deter coyotes during breeding season
Get all the facts about coyote populations in Ohio and use these tips from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to deter them during breeding season.
Fat in whole milk misunderstood; new labels may help
How much milkfat is in whole milk? Many people don't know. The Pennsylvania Department of Ag just issued some guidance that could help clear that up.