Yearly Archives: 2016
Harrison County Fair youth show livestock champions
The 2016 Harrison County Fair market livestock sale was held July 8. The sale totaled $356,394.70 with a total of 478 animals crossing through the ring.
Shale researchers release handbook and state policy report card
Two new documents that deal with shale drilling in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia have been released, giving local lessons based on case studies and grading the states on nine fiscal, social and economic policies related to fracking.
Webinar looks at natural gas from shale formations
Developing ways to get natural gas to Pennsylvania industries will be the topic of a web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension on July 21, 2016.
Athlete from Stark County dairy bikes cross-country to help sister
Calling themselves the "Runaway Interns," Nick Thomas and his friend biked cross-country to raise funds for an illness his sister has.
High tech fits beef marketing, too
In the cattle business, these changes in technology are about us, too, from genomics to technology in the field.
Fescue toxicosis can lead to summer slump in livestock
Summertime tends to be peak time for fungus-related problems from fescue grass.
NOAA predicts smaller Lake Erie algae bloom, but still concerned
Experts predict a smaller algae bloom on Lake Erie this year, but say nutrient loading still needs reduced.
Homegrown turkey for the holidays
The holidays may be months away, but growing a big and beautiful bird to adorn your holiday table starts in summer.
Precision Ag Sprayer Day will be held Aug. 9 in Wauseon
Farmers, retailers and crop consultants can increase their know-how at the Northwest Ohio Precision Ag Sprayer Day at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Aug. 9.
Pennsylvania sustainability group plans soil health conference
PASA’s second annual summer conference will be held July 28-29 at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.
