Yearly Archives: 2017
Harvest slowly underway in Ohio
Harvest season in Ohio has begun, but remains behind so far.
Talking climate at Farm Science Review
Weather extremes continue to affect farm production — for better and for worse.
How to grow Ohio Buckeye trees from seed
Throughout September and October, buckeyes start dropping from mature trees. Learn to collect the perfect seeds and grow your own Ohio Buckeye tree.
US organic sales up to $7.6 billion
The 2016 Certified Organic Survey revealed that U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities, up 23 percent.
Farm chemical safety checklist
National Farm Safety Week is Sept. 17-23. Celebrate this year by making sure farm chemicals are kept safe.
Oil and gas drilling continues in Ohio’s Utica shale play
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 70 new drilling permits in the Utica and Point Pleasant shales the past two months. Of the 323 permits issued to date in 2017, 81 have been drilled, but only two are in production.
Richard J. Kind, 1931-2017
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Richard John Kind, 86, of Slippery Rock, Plain Grove Township, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Allegheny General Hospital.
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Rep. Gibbs addresses farmer concerns for 2018 farm bill
With the 2018 farm bill approaching, U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, met with Ohio farmers and agriculture industry leaders Sept. 21, at Ashland University, to hear what matters most to them.
Families leave mark on Ohio agriculture
Five Ohio families were recognized at the Farm Science Review for their conservation efforts.
Tapped to lead
Gabe Middleton, a veterinarian with the Orrville Veterinary Clinic in Wayne County, Ohio, is set to lead the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology.
