Yearly Archives: 2020
Pandemic exposes rural broadband access challenges
With the COVID-19 pandemic still in progress, schools are planning both in-person and remote options for learning this year. For those in areas with less internet access, remote learning presents particular challenges.
How to make a fluorescent bulb glow under transmission power lines
Learn how to use the induced alternating magnetic field around high-voltage transmission power lines to make a fluorescent tube bulb glow.
Ag Progress Days online expo features live webinars, virtual tours, education
Penn State’s 2020 Ag Progress Days will be virtual, but will still provide educational activities, research tours and commercial interactions.
Much out of little: Ashland SWCD thinks outside of the box to grow programs
The Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District, one of the lowest-funded in the state, was named the 2020 Soil & Water District of the Year.
A dairyman, remembered
Doug Dye was a glass half full kind of guy. The only thing he loved more than his cows was his family.
Catfish with Cops popular event in Stark Co.
Catfish with Cops raised $375 for the Stark Parks Ranger Cadet program, which involves working and ride-alongs with park rangers, and some training.
Federal funds available to combat chronic wasting
The USDA is offering up to $3.5M for state and tribal governments to help combat chronic wasting disease in farmed and wild deer and elk populations.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 6, 2020
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board met at the Canfield Fairgrounds July 23.
USDA seeks comment on ear tags by Oct. 5
The USDA is seeking comment on a proposal where APHIS would only approve Radio Frequency Identification as the official ear tag under specific conditions.
Let your inner child loose on spotted lanternfly
Most importantly, if you see a spotted lanternfly, let your inner child fly and stomp on that bug as hard and fast as you can.
