Yearly Archives: 2024
Ohio’s AgrAbility program keeps farmers with disabilities farming
As the average age of Ohio farmers increases, many face the risk of chronic illness and job-related accidents that might reduce their capacity to continue earning a living. That's where AgrAbility can help.
Pa. requires bulk milk testing for bird flu at processing plants
Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza from Pennsylvania farms as an added measure to prevent the spread of the H5N1 bird flu.
Apply now for shearing grants
The American Sheep Industry Association has once again set aside $15,000 in grants to assist developing shearers and mentors.
Two Pa. oil and gas operators pay $5 million for Clean Air violations
XTO Energy Inc. and Hilcorp Energy Company will pay $5 million for violating the Clean Air Act in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency.
A smorgasbord for the birds
Tami Gingrich offers insights to feeding birds in the winter and choosing cost-efficient suet and seed varieties preferred by birds.
Ohio Christmas trees bring holiday cheer to troops abroad
Operation Evergreen brings Ohio-grown Christmas trees, ornaments and heartfelt cards to deployed service members, spreading holiday cheer abroad since 1995.
The humble wife
A wife sitting at her husband's beside in the hospital reminds Bryce Angell of the healing powers of the Lord.
My cows are not cycling and cystic: What do I do?
Ohio State Extension educator Gustavo Schuenemann discusses triggers for anestrous and anovulation.
Considerations for feeding beef cows this winter
Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff provides an overview of management options for winter feeding of beef cows in drought impacted areas.
By hook or by crook, the wheat harvest was accomplished with intensive labor
Paul Locher details how 1800s pioneers in Ohio Country would have accomplished the wheat harvest and describes the tools they would have used to do it.
