ODNR to release 2012 Utica shale well production numbers
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will release the 2012 Utica shale well production results today. Join us at the Shale Gas Reporter for live coverage of the event.
Gardner Farms: A love for the environment and family
Far off the beaten path in southwestern Pennsylvania, stands a farm with a sign on an outbuilding displaying one of its proudest achievements: 2012 Farmer of the Year for the Washington County Conservation District.
Horse plowing at Rohrer Farm is a spring tradition
Nearly 20 teams gathered May 11 at the Rohrer Farm near Wadsworth to demonstrate horse plowing to the public.
Out for blood: Ticks, Lyme disease cases on the rise in Ohio
Warmer weather is finally here and with the rising temperatures comes the emergence of ticks that may carry dangerous diseases, and are now looking to feed.
OARDC breaks ground on new ag engineering building
After a tornado destroyed their building in September of 2010, a new research and engineering facility is being built that will house some 50-plus staff.
1,300 first graders at Ashtabula County Ag Day
The Ashtabula County Farm Bureau and the OSU Extension office in Ashtabula County taught more than 1,100 first graders where their food comes from.
Marcellus and Utica shale update: Carroll County continues to lead in Utica shale drilling...
Carroll County continues to be the drilling hub in the Utica shale in Ohio. During April, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 24 permits for wells in Carroll County. All of the permits issued were to Chesapeake Exploration.
Marlington High School: Horticulture program gives students hands-on lessons
Hidden behind a green gateway at the Michael Bach Landscaping Project at Marlington High School stands a treasure for the eyes and mind.
USDA and EPA: Report shows no definitive reason for honey bee colony collapse...
The USDA and the United States EPA released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health May 2. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure.
Congress puts brakes on EPA action: Farm oil spill enforcement delayed
Farm oil spill containment rule will not be enforced against farms until September 2013.
