Yearly Archives: 2016
Going organic this spring? Tips and tools to help you grow
A beginner's guide to organic gardening, including seeds, supporting plant health and controlling plant diseases, insects and weeds.
USDA confirms additional cases of bird flu in Indiana
The USDA has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza, or bird flu, in a commercial turkey flock in Dubois County, in southcentral Indiana. This is a different strain of HPAI than the strains that caused the 2015 outbreak.
USDA announces funding to fight rural poverty
U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack announced the extension of a program to help fight rural poverty in Ohio.
Lumosity to pay users for false claims
The charges alleged that they deceived consumers with unfounded claims that Lumosity games can help users perform better at work and in school, and reduce or delay cognitive impairment associated with age and other serious health conditions.
Ohio agriculture department recognizes 114 historic farms in 2015
The new century or bicentennial farms were owned by the same family for at least 100 or 200 consecutive years.
Belmont County still in the lead for permits
Belmont County may lead Ohio, but Washington County in Pennsylvania had the highest number of permits issued there.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 14, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Crestview, Hiland, Smithville and Northwestern FFA chapters.
Enjoying the quietest month
January and cold weather has a slowing effect on us all.
This Old Jerry-Rigged House
I suspect that even brand new homes have their quirks. I’ve learned all the tips, tricks and maneuvers that make this old house — and sometimes my blood pressure — tick.
Eimco tractors could be driven by reins
I’ve never told the story of my 2002 visit to Harold Probasco of Huntsville, Utah. When I visited, Howard showed me the two tractors and very generously let me drive them as well.
