Yearly Archives: 2021
It’s a dog’s world — and we love it
Kym Seabolt loves her dogs — no, she really loves them. She might even be a "crazy dog person."
Roundup of gardening news for May 6, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news in Franklin, Geauga and Stark counties in Ohio, and events via Penn State Extension.
Ohio State researchers testing new way to kill harmful algal blooms
As the weather warms, tests are about to begin on a new technique for killing off harmful algal blooms in Ohio's streams and lakes.
Roundup of FFA news for May 6, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Edon FFA, Utica FFA, Fayetteville FFA and West Holmes FFA.
Perennial weeds can indicate soil health problems in pastures
Learn how to determine pasture health by taking stock of what perennial weeds are naturally growing in it.
Welcoming the influx of spring birds, nests
Julie Giess recounts a recent run-in with a killdeer and reflects on what a great time of year it is for birdwatchers.
Interseeding can help farmers plant cover crops and harvest cash crops
New strategies like interseeding can relieve the time crunch farmers feel during harvest and help them make sure a cover crop is in the ground in the fall.
More greenhouse gas comes from rural leaders than rural America
Alan Guebert reflects on the Biden administration's most recent ideas to combat climate change.
Chronic wasting disease discussions planned for Pa.
The National Deer Association has announced a series of virtual public meetings to discuss chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania.
Advice for graduation season
Bonnie Ayars shares some advice she has for those preparing to graduate college in this week's Dairy Excel column.
