Yearly Archives: 2023
Milk inspector: A good fellow just doing his job
Judith Sutherland recalls being absolutely terrified of the milk inspector during her childhood. However, one interaction changed all of that.
Lack of rain? Time to maintain!
Learn how to determine if the pond on your property is a stormwater basin, and get tips for maintaining it whether it's wet or dry during the summer.
Roundup of 4-H news for June 29, 2023
Catch up on 4-H news from Penn State Extension, Geauga Prime Time and Hicks & Hayseeds 4-H Club.
First-generation Ohio farmer wins Young Holstein Breeder award
It’s always been Holsteins for Ty Etgen, of Harrod, Ohio. His devotion to the breed paid off when he was awarded the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders award from Holstein Association USA.
Farm groups react to new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes have people talking. And not in a good way.
Largest well owner in Appalachia charts path to net zero by looking for leaks
Much of Diversified Energy's methane emissions come from leaks, so the company launched a program to survey its 58,000 Appalachian wells for leaks last year.
Cost of a summer cookout down slightly from 2022
Celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago, although prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022.
Grain prices impacted by rain, but what about crops?
Marlin Clark analyzes crop conditions and grain futures prices that have been impacted by weather forecasts predicting scattered rain across the Midwest.
Where are the lightning bugs? Soon friends!
Yes, we will see lightning bugs this year. Find out how their emergence is being impacted by the weather and when you can expect to see them.
Salem woman begins community garden, hopes to start farmers market
Melissa Thompson has started a community garden near downtown Salem, and hopes to have a farmer's market up and running by next summer.
