Yearly Archives: 2021
Oats can be a good alternative forage
Oats are a good crop to consider as an alternative forage because of its flexibility as a feed, yield potential and low-cost establishment.
Old diaries show how focus on moment can change over time
Judith Sutherland uncovers an old diary and reacquaints herself with her 13-year-old mind.
Check out Penn State Extension’s webinar series on home food preservation
Penn State Extension will focus on home food preservation techniques in its webinar series with topics ranging from jams and jellies to pressure canning.
Pa. invests $5.1M to preserve 30 farms
Pennsylvania recently safeguarded 2,305 acres on 30 farms in 19 counties, investing more than $5.1 million through its Farmland Preservation Program.
Banded eagle released after injuries treated
A 28-year-old female bald eagle that suffered injuries to her foot and eye received medical care and was released in Marion County, June 18.
Children are beneficiaries of ‘treasures’
As her children begin furnishing their new apartments, Kym Seabolt is all too eager to share the treasures she's accumulated over the years.
Here’s what the numbers say about systemic discrimination in the USDA
Alan Guebert digs into how the USDA sent almost $24 billion to farmers over two years, but socially disadvantaged farmers received next to nothing.
Make sure you keep soil nutrient management records
Soil sampling on a regular basis, nutrient management records and knowing crop removal rates are must-haves for a successful harvest.
Take some ‘pause’ time to think about your farm, goals, community
David Marrison encourages readers to pause from the daily grind and clear their minds to think about their farms, their goals and their communities.
Apply for controlled hunting opportunities
Hunters may apply beginning July 8 for controlled hunting opportunities available on Ohio's public lands during the 2021-22 season.
