Monthly Archives: May 2013
My kids are dating? Game on
There’s a thin line between insanity and coping with your daughter dating.
Our son is 16 and has begun to date a sweet and lovely...
Patience is farming with a faulty planter
The first good corn planting day of spring finally arrived at my central Illinois farmette April 30. Like the month’s previous 29 days, however,...
CNG makes sense for Smith Dairy
WOOSTER, Ohio — Smith Dairy is committed to sustainability for their company as well as their customers, said Chuck Diehl, fleet manager for Smith...
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.
The cicada swarm may be good news for foodies
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I’ll catch you up on this year’s cicada swarm.
This year’s brood II has spent 17 years underground just waiting for the perfect moment to emerge and begin making large amounts of noise and baby cicadas.
FFA bestows awards
(Proficiency award winners have been added at bottom. For more of our FFA coverage, including a video and slide show)
COLUMBUS — The 85th Ohio...
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.
Ohio invasive species workshop to address what’s here and what’s coming
COLUMBUS -- Professionals who manage parks, farms, trees, wildlife, landscape plants and more can get a detailed look at Ohio's invasive species -- both...
Plant health degree gets certification
COLUMBUS -- The professional Master's in Plant Health Management degree, developed by Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has become...
Vacation with us: Arnold
Lisa and Lori Arnold, of Orrville, Ohio, sisters, recently visited Houston. Local relatives (Jane Hilton and Mae Currie) showed them around George Ranch Historical...
