Tag: water quality
Farmers should plan ahead as water issues heat up
Conservation-minded farmers were reminded to plan ahead at this year's conference in northwestern Ohio.
Ohio farmer says Lake Erie Bill of Rights is unconstitutional
Toledo voters approve rights for Lake Erie, but farmers question the effect, and whether such action is constitutional.
DeWine pushing ‘reset’ in approach to water quality
New Ohio agriculture administration reviewing water quality action, stakeholder input.
Manure injection can make a big improvement
Widespread adoption by dairy farmers of injecting manure into the soil instead of spreading it could be crucial to restoring Chesapeake Bay water quality.
USDA offers water quality program
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will offer an opportunity for agricultural producers in three Ohio watersheds to apply for assistance.
Studying how conservation tillage impacts water quality
A new study examines how the switch to conservation tillage has impacted Acton Lake over the past decades.
Conservation funding available for Upper Big Walnut Creek
The Delaware SWCD has new funding available for the Upper Big Walnut Creek Watershed through the Promoting Best Management Practices for Phosphorus Project.
Pa. small farms making water quality strides with their plans
Pennsylvania DEP inspections found 96 percent of almost 3,000 small farms visited in the watershed meeting state requirements for water quality planning.
Go West (in Pa.) to build animal ag
Pennsylvania animal agriculture operations may want to consider moving west to comply with nutrient-reduction goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Ohioans weigh in on distressed watershed rule proposals
Ohio ag department hears concerns over a proposal that would change rules for distressed watersheds in the state.
