Yearly Archives: 2019
How to make your lawn environmentally friendly
Implement a more environmentally conscientious lawn care regimen and become a better steward of your land. Use these simple tips to get started.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 10, 2019
Catch up on FFA news from River Valley FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Hoarding helps explain empty feeders in spring
Scott Shalaway answers readers who have been wondering why their bird feeders empty so quickly during the winter.
A New Year, a New Antique Mystery for your to Hazard a Guess
This 18" tall antique tool comes from Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, Can you help us solve this mystery?
Controlling feed costs is key to production and profitability
Good feed cost control does not necessarily mean having the lowest feed cost. Learn more about optimizing your feed investment.
Ohio volunteers honored for work with fairs
Five individuals and a group each received the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence from the Ohio Department of Agriculture for their ideas and actions to improve local fairs.
Still time to attend Ohio Maple Days (but hurry)
Ohio ranks 8th in the nation for maple syrup production. Here's a chance for producers to learn how to improve their production quality.
Virulent Newcastle disease infects commercial chicken flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry flock in California.
Farmer sentiment declines, as concern over trade continues
Survey shows that farmers are still concerned about the lack of trade and it's impact on farm profitability.
Ohio’s prison farm closure more costly than first thought
A report from the Ohio Inspector General says that closing the new cattle and milking facilities actually cost taxpayers about $13 million, because of interest on state bonds.
