Yearly Archives: 2021
Ohio prepares for summer gypsy moth management
Learn more about Gypsy moth caterpillars, their preferred host and proven management techniques to eliminate the pest.
Roundup of 4-H news for July 15, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Green Valley 4-H Club and Granny's Kids 4-H Club.
Roundup of gardening news for July 15, 2021
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are hosting their Fourth Annual Garden Tour July 18, 1-4 p.m.
How did Sonny Perdue buy a soybean processing plant for $250,000?
Alan Guebert digs into the sale of an aging soybean processing plant in Estill, South Carolina, to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Modern-era coal mine clean up could cost over $7.5B, report says
A July 7 report from Appalachian Voices found a total of 633,000 acres across seven states still in need of some reclamation. If more coal companies declare bankruptcy, there could be gaps between the money available to clean up mines, and the money needed to do it.
Marlin: Making market history can be painful
The weekly U.S. Department of Agriculture crop condition report was released July 12. Marlin Clark weighs in on the current conditions of the grain markets.
Pa. Environmental Quality Board adopts final rulemaking of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The members of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board adopted the final-form rulemaking of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Tuesday.
Ohio’s beginning farmer tax credit moves forward
The Ohio House passed House Bill 95, the Family Farm Regeneration Act, which authorizes tax credits to help beginning farmers get access to land and other resources, June 28. It goes to the Senate for consideration next.
How to preserve an abundance of squash and zucchini
Preserving squash and zucchini can be tricky. Learn the best practices for canning, freezing and drying squash and zucchini.
Report: EPA approved toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for fracking in 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved chemicals that can break down into toxic “forever chemicals” to be used for fracking in 2011.
