Wednesday, May 6, 2026
firefly

Yes, we will see lightning bugs this year. Find out how their emergence is being impacted by the weather and when you can expect to see them.
community garden

Melissa Thompson has started a community garden near downtown Salem, and hopes to have a farmer's market up and running by next summer.
Beaver

A one-year-old male beaver was recently released at Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, reminding those involved of the valuable impact beavers have on wetlands.
Corn during drought 2012

All major commodities were stronger last week, as observers decided that we are in a drought of large proportions and that crop ratings are declining.
raised bed herbs

Learn a few tricks to determine if your raised bed garden is getting enough water.
ice cream

This summer, Pennsylvanians and visitors can get a sweet treat by visiting any of the 42 creameries that make up the 2023 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
a tractor in a field with dust trailing it

It’s going to take more than a few days of rain to pull the region out of its unusually dry start to the growing season. Much of Ohio and Pennsylvania were officially designated as being in a drought last week.
Watts checks up on the grapevines

Tisa Watts is a horticulturist with 20 years of experience and an expert on backyard biodiversity. She founded the Columbus Garden School to educate others.
Rooftop solar energy systems

Ace Solar, based in New Middletown, Ohio, has grown to meet the increased demand for solar energy systems to power homes, businesses and farms.
corn

July corn futures have seen a range of 72 1/2 cents in a little more than three weeks. Marlin Clark weighs in on the causes behind the price fluctuations.