Yearly Archives: 2025
Helping others is its own reward
A final harvest at the community garden brought potatoes, beets and joy, despite relentless mosquitoes.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 9, 2025
Catch up on FFA news from East Knox FFA, Black River FFA, Mount Vernon FFA, Northwestern FFA, Racine Southern FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Now is the time for weed control
OSU Extension surveys show rising weed pressure in northeast Ohio, as waterhemp and ragweed spread. Fall herbicide control is key for fields and pastures.
Winter feed planning starts with a probe
Ohio cattle producers face poor forage quality after extreme weather. OSU Extension urges hay testing to balance rations and support herd health.
How white-tailed deer overcame extinction
Once nearly wiped out in Ohio, white-tailed deer have rebounded to around 800,000 today, modeling a conservation victory and creating hunting opportunities.
Farmers’ survival challenged by circumstances outside their control
Farmers face shrinking incomes, soaring costs and lost trade deals. Like the 1980s crisis, today’s challenges threaten family farms and rural communities.
At the White House: Two holes, $20 billion and one big mess
Tariffs, currency moves and U.S. aid to Argentina are deepening the crisis for American soybean farmers as exports plunge and rivals capture global markets.
OSU expert unwraps the reason behind Halloween chocolate price increase
Cocoa shortages, climate change, tariffs and rising costs mean higher prices and smaller packs of chocolate this Halloween.
Ohio’s state parks receive national gold medal award for excellence
Ohio State Parks earned the 2025 National Gold Medal Award as the nation’s best park system, recognized for innovation, accessibility and conservation.
Mahoning SWCD to hold meeting and election
Mahoning SWCD will hold its annual meeting Oct. 29 at Austintown Library. Residents can vote for board supervisors and learn about conservation.
