Yearly Archives: 2021
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 21, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news from Summit and Wayne counties in Ohio.
Namibia reports foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued a statement in response to reports of another reported occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease in Namibia.
Report suggests Pa.’s ag diversity key to understanding its impact
Recognizing the diversity of Pennsylvania agriculture is crucial to understanding its value to the state, according to agricultural economists.
Workshop focuses on planning for the future of the farm
OSU extension will host a virtual three-part "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" workshop Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Farm life full of roses and thorns
Judith Sutherland reviews Patricia McConnell's book, The Education of Will, which details her experience with a troubled, aggressive, young border collie.
Zoo gorillas test COVID positive
USDA announced confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in three gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California.
Marlin: Chickens finally come home to roost
It has taken awhile, but USDA, in its Jan. 12 reports, finally resolved some of the mystery behind the 2019 corn production estimate.
Farm groups congratulate Biden, prepare to work with new administration
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris officially began their four year terms following a swearing in ceremony Jan. 20. Multiple farm and agricultural groups congratulated Biden and Harris and said they are ready to work with the new administration.
How to get an early start on your vegetable garden
From purchasing seeds to starting seedlings and transplanting them outdoors, find all the information you need to improve yields in your vegetable garden.
‘We need to build bridges to people’
We will keep our eyes on the big picture. We will seek to engage with what’s going on. Hopefully, in doing so, we will continue to build bridges to people.
