Yearly Archives: 2020
Farmers reflect on 2020, look to 2021
This year has been a mixed bag for farmers. A global pandemic brought challenges with processing and logistics, in addition to health concerns. That same pandemic shifted focus back to local food, as larger systems struggled.
It’s been a year of adapting, adjusting plans and solving problems on the fly. Some have struggled. Others have seen their businesses boom.
Crop modeling allows for a better return on investment
Crop modeling allows producers to focus on the right time and rate of nutrient applications while looking at the return and keeping nutrients in the field.
Winter bird-watching opportunities abound
Birds and bird watching opportunities flourish during the winter on Ohio Division of Wildlife properties.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 31, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Waterford FFA and West Holmes FFA.
Bill designates state fossil fish
Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill No. 123 into law, officially designating the fossil fish species Dunkleosteus terrelli as the fossil fish of Ohio.
Country should unite to buy American
Julie Geiss explains her 2021 mantra — "Made in America" — and encourages others to be more mindful of where the product comes from before purchasing it.
Online equine classes are offered by Ohio State ATI
The online equine courses planned for the spring semester at Ohio State ATI in Wooster, Ohio, are horse health and disease and horse breeding and selection.
Scott Shalaway offers a final farewell to loyal readers
Scott Shalaway thanks readers and recaps his long career and prepares for retirement.
William and Marsha Cable receive 2020 Conservation Cooperator of the Year Award
The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District presented its 2020 Conservation Cooperator of the Year Award to William and Marsha Cable.
Ohio State Wooster now unified as CFAES Wooster
The research and student parts have been separate in the past, but changes are afoot to unify the campus, starting with a name change to CFAES Wooster.
