Yearly Archives: 2020

In response to outspoken criticism from hunters and farmers, the Ohio Department of Natural Resource postponed a proposal to change coyote trapping and hunting rules, Feb. 18. The proposal would have required coyote hunters and trappers to get fur taker permits, and would have limited the season for trapping coyotes. It is no longer under consideration for the current round of changes, but could be considered again as soon as this summer, according to ODNR.

Marlin Clark discusses how rumors are affecting the grain markets for the week of Feb. 23, 2020.

Get all the facts about coyote populations in Ohio and use these tips from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to deter them during breeding season.

How much milkfat is in whole milk? Many people don't know. The Pennsylvania Department of Ag just issued some guidance that could help clear that up.

At the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association's conference Feb. 13-15, climate change was a major focus. Experts advised farmers to "bounce forward" to deal with added risks brought on by changing climates.

The Richland Gro-Op, an urban and rural growing cooperative based in Mansfield, Ohio, is headed into its second year, working with Ohio State on microfarms to create new local opportunities.

If there's a woodland vernal pool or puddle nearby, you just might hear the peculiar quacking sound of the wood frog's voice.

Alan Guebert analyzes an op/ed, published on Feb. 7 in The Des Moines Register, that focuses on Iowa's increasing "degradation of drinking water."

Kat-tagious team members Anthony Murphy and Mike Snyder are getting better when it comes to pursuing big catfish — the kind of big that wins tournaments.

Kym Seabolt shares her take on a school district's decision to remove life skills from their high school curriculum and offers advice for young adults.