Yearly Archives: 2015
USDA confirms bird flu in backyard flock in Indiana
As of May 11, there were 143 detections of avian influenza reported nationwide, affecting 29.9 million birds, including the latest confirmation of H5N8 in a backyard poultry flock in Indiana.
19th annual E.A.R.T.H. workshop slated for June 23-24
Any teacher, formal or informal, preschool to high school grade level, from anywhere in Ohio is welcome to attend.
Gardeners: Test soil to save money and protect Ohio’s water
Even people with small lawns and gardens contribute to algae problems if they over-fertilize or if they leave fertilizer granules on sidewalks or driveways where they can easily wash into waterways.
Holes in trees: hazards or harmless?
Tree experts explain what happens when a tree's hollow is filled, and whether or not it's necessary for holes to be filled.
Beaver County’s Amy Kraus named outstanding senior at Penn State
Amy Kraus, an animal science major from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, received the Outstanding Senior Award from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 5/9
This week’s top stories include a primer on essential oils, information about migratory pests, a recap of the recent Ohio FFA convention and gardening tasks to complete during the month of May.
Pennsylvania makes preventing tractor rollovers priority; retrofits old models
Tractors are leading cause of deaths on the farm, and the most frequent cause of tractor-related deaths is side and rear overturns.
Women in Ag Survey underscores need for leadership skills
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Communicating effectively, establishing and achieving goals, and strategic planning ranked highest on a list of important leadership skills for women in...
The many faces of mulch: How to choose the best for your lawn and...
When you think of mulch, wood chips are probably the first thing that comes to mind. But mulch is anything that provides cover for your soil.
You do NOT want to find this weed in your fields
Time-elapse videos from Purdue University show need for pre-emergent herbicide to control Palmer amaranth.
