Yearly Archives: 2021
Penn State Extension helps farmers be prepared for African swine fever
Penn State Extension has been preparing for African swine fever's arrival for years. Learn more about the disease and its treat to U.S. producers.
Roundup of gardening news for Aug. 19, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news in Mahoning, Clark and Richland counties in Ohio and an upcoming event hosted by Penn State Extension.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 19, 2021
Catch up on FFA news from Zane Trace FFA and Loudonville FFA.
Enjoying all that returning home has to offer
Julie Geiss and her family return home after a cross-country trip that ended in Montana to enjoy all the wonderful things home has to offer.
Delayed celebration a chance to connect, keep moving forward
Judith Sutherland shares the experience of attending a delayed wedding celebration.
Drought and freak storms can cause erosion damage
We need to assess how these strong Mother Nature events such as drought and rain impact our pastures and forage production.
Drinking water not impacted by migrating injection well waste: report
Brine from the Redbird #4 injection well in Washington County, Ohio migrated out of its injection zone in 2019 and into several nearby oil and gas production wells. That brine did not affect the private drinking water wells tested, according to a study published by ODNR earlier this summer.
Weight, dawn-to-dusk demands pose challenges to electrifying farm vehicles
As electric vehicles become more commonplace and affordable, it begs the question when will electric tractors and other farm equipment become a reality in ag states like Ohio? Major manufacturers like John Deere and Kubota are working up prototypes, but there are still many challenges ahead.
Tightening supply may cause rise in prices
There are two factors that can help grain prices — the crops may not be as large as expected, and supplies may be over-estimated at this time.
Farmers talk soil health, weather at Woodlyn Acres Farm tour
Farmers and representatives from ag and conservation groups met for a tour of Woodlyn Acres Farm Aug. 16, focusing on organic farming and soil health.
