Biden’s infrastructure plan could fix America’s broadband problem
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan throws big money at broadband, energy infrastructure improvements, workforce development and clean energy research. Environmental groups lauded the plan, while the oil and gas industry felt left out in the cold.
Growing the Grange: Oldest US ag group needs to attract new generation
The Grange has a unique history and role in rural communities, but it's struggling to retain and attract new, younger members.
Ohio bill seeks to deregulate state’s ephemeral waters
A recently introduced bill in the Ohio House aims to deregulate ephemeral waters, following changes at a federal level last year.
The bill covers “ephemeral features”: streams, wetlands, ponds and other waters that don’t have water year round and mainly exist after precipitation, like rain or snow.
Lawmakers want to extend shelf life of Pa. milk
An antiquated regulation on milk freshness labeling is holding back the Pennsylvania dairy industry, state lawmakers say. Right now, milk processed in Pennsylvania must be labeled with a “sell by” date of 17 days from the date of pasteurization
How to harvest and use dandelion roots, leaves and flowers
Dandelions are nutritionally valuable, support digestion and absorption of minerals and help the lymphatic system and urinary tract function.
USDA announces more pandemic relief for farmers
The USDA will dedicate at least $6 billion to the new USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers, and will also distribute aid that was put on hold or newly allocated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
2021 Ohio fair dates
The dates for Ohio's 2021 fair season have been confirmed. Find them all here.
Peepers heard but not seen and hard to ignore
Spring peepers are the harbingers of spring. Learn more about how they hibernate, migrate, reproduce and grow into adults.
Teach livestock guardian dogs to use their imaginations
For Tarma Shena, patience is key in livestock guardian dog training. So is a dog's ability to entertain itself. Case in point: Punica and the squirrel
First female state 4-H leader Mildred Fizer celebrates 100th birthday
Mildred Fizer, of Morgantown, West Virginia, the first woman to lead a state 4-H program, celebrated her 100th birthday earlier in March.
