Yearly Archives: 2018
Lettuce Heads puts a fresh spin on vegetables
Fifth generation farmers, and cousins, Kurk and Nicholas Ziegler, started Lettuce Heads aquaponics farm in 2014 to provide fresh, local produce.
Change is key at Magyar Farms
This farm in northeastern Ohio went from dairy to grain, and the new focus serves the family well.
Stuck in the spring that wouldn’t end
Some farmers are frustrated and complaining that they just have not had good field-drying weather. Then, there are those that got flooded. A planting update.
How to preserve beets
Use the following tips to produce quality canned, pickled and frozen beets that are optimized for prolonged storage.
Know your rights when hiring a moving company
When planning your move, it is important to know a few things about your rights regarding estimates, bill of lading, insurance coverage and claims.
Don’t ignore the warning symptoms of depression
While it is common for everyone to feel down or sad at times, a person whose symptoms last for more than two weeks may be having a major depressive episode.
WVU Extension partners with drug courts to offer healthy habits
West Virginia University Extension Service is teaming up with drug court programs to provide additional support and education that recovering addicts need.
Portage County Fair seeks $800,000 for new livestock building
The Portage County Randolph Fair hopes to build a new 22,000 square foot Junior Fair Livestock Building to replace outdated swine, lamb and goat buildings.
Things to consider when burning agricultural waste
Here are a few more things to consider when burning agricultural wastes in Ohio, including potential fines for breaking the law.
Eliminating dehorning in dairy cattle
The world’s first precision-bred naturally hornless cow has been born. Researchers are focusing on improving health and eliminating horns in dairy cattle.
