Part II: Growing mushrooms outdoors
Outdoor mushroom growing is a viable option for those who lack indoor space or wish to produce a large mushroom crop, and it's great for intermediate growers.
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days is canceled
Penn State’s 2020 Ag Progress Days exposition, set for Aug. 11-13, has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.
Misery of measles avoidable through immunization
The recent measles outbreak linked to Disney amusement parks in southern California should not be a concern for anyone who has had measles in the past or who has received two doses of the measles vaccine.
How to start foraging near your home
If you’re considering foraging as a hobby or even a lifestyle, use these tips to get started.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 2/21
The top stories from the week Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, 2015.
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.
More crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans
COLUMBUS -- Cheaper seed and lucrative premiums are driving more crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans this year. U.S. soybean production is 95...
USDA: No referendum on soybean checkoff
ST. LOUIS -- There won't be a vote on the soybean checkoff this year. The USDA received requests from only about one-tenth of 1...
Cattle producers: Watch for signs of anaplasmosis
Beef and dairy producers in Indiana should watch their herds carefully this fall for signs of the blood disease anaplasmosis, a Purdue animal health specialist said.
Some tips to keep your birds healthy
While the Ohio poultry ban is over, bird handlers still need to exercise care to protect the health of their birds.
