How to make homemade deer repellent
Liz Partsch explores the benefits of making homemade repellent to keep wildlife away from flowers and crops, and provides a step-by-step guide to make it.
EPA seeks clarity, once and for all, on ‘Waters of the US’
Federal agencies seek lasting clarity on the Clean Water Act's WOTUS rule amid legal shifts, industry pushback and calls for practical regulation.
House sparrows: Cold-blooded killers
Tami Gingrich explains the devastation house sparrows cause and highlights strategies to protect bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 4 (5-1-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of May 1, 2025.
‘Your first love’: Jepsen sisters take different path back to family farm
The Jepsen sisters continue to work at Dusty Rose Farm with their acclaimed parents after taking separate paths in the beef cattle industry.
Ohio Barn Tour collects stories of craftsmanship, preservation
Historic barn lovers explored Ohio’s timber-framed treasures during a Stark County tour, celebrating craftsmanship, legacy and architectural marvels.
Looking for good news in a soft market
Marlin Clark offers and update on 2025 corn and soybean planting progress in the United States and highlights p[rice changes in the grain markets.
Slugs and snails: A bane for gardeners
Tami Gingrich explores the characteristics of common slug and snails in Ohio, highlighting their benefits for wildlife and their difficulties for gardeners.
Robb Blasdel talks budget, energy reform at farm bureau breakfast
State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel outlined a leaner Ohio budget, touching on agriculture, energy and the H2Ohio initiative at a Lisbon farm bureau breakfast.
Ohio and Pa. programs target the invasive Callery pear tree
Ohio and Pennsylvania programs aim to stop the spread of the invasive Callery pear tree, which has taken over the two states and threatens native species.
