Yearly Archives: 2023
Are higher bonds the way to fix the abandoned oil and gas well problem?
Unplugged orphan and abandoned wells are a problem in Pennsylvania that should be fixed. Everyone agrees on that. How this problem should be solved continues to be debated.
How to build and install a simple nest box
Learn how to build and install a simple nest box for common cavity-nesting songbirds that live in your backyard and nearby habitats.
Expect to see more ticks statewide this season
According to an Ohio State University Extension educator, ticks — and the diseases they carry — are on the rise and will likely continue to increase.
The history of the Great Black Swamp on Lake Erie’s western shore
The Great Black Swamp has changed drastically over time, from thousands of unsettled acres to an industrial hub and back to a wildlife refuge again.
Simmons family moves on from Peace Valley Orchards
After a lifetime of living and working amongst the fruit trees at Peace Valley Orchards, Dan Simmons is retiring from the family business.
Timing of fertilizer application for forages
It's not too late to fertilize hayfields. Ohio State Extension has some recommendations that account for the early growth we've seen this year.
William Phillips
William “Bill” Phillips passed away April 20, 2023, at his home at the age of 99.
Get your livestock to work for you
A grazing management plan can increase livestock numbers and forage availability, improve animal performance, reduce feed costs and reduce soil erosion.
Roundup of gardening news for April 27, 2023
Learn more about native plant and herb sales in Mahoning, Richland and Stark counties in Ohio.
Solar farm approved in Highland County, Ohio
The Ohio Power Siting Board authorized Palomino Solar, LLC to build a 200-megawatt solar farm in Dodson and Union townships, Highland County.
