Producers discuss effectiveness of USDA programs at PSU roundtable
Panelists and federal and state officials discussed the benefits and concerns of USDA programs at a USDA roundtable event at Penn State Behrend.
Wildlife crop damage a top issue for Pennsylvania farmers
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau identified wildlife damage as one of its priorities in 2024, urging lawmakers to act and farmers to be vigilant.
Louisville greenhouse celebrates historic business milestone
Anthony Petitti Organic Greenhouse began in 1924 as a landscaping company, Anthony’s Lawn Care. The company is celebrating 100 years this year.
Serviceberry: The Giving Tree
Tami Gingirch shares the history and environmental impact of the serviceberry tree — one of our earliest blooming native tree species in Ohio.
Tree farmer finds evidence of Wood Wide Web in Ohio
An Ohio tree farmer believes he's documented evidence of the existence of the interconnection of forest plants via fungal networks on his property.
Austin Master’s frack waste threatens Martins Ferry water sources
Austin Master Services wastewater treatment facility along the Ohio River was recently cited for improperly storing oil and gas waste.
‘Running of the Wools’ event to race sheep in downtown Washington
The 2nd annual Running of the Wools event will take place on May 4-5 in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania where sheep will race down Main Street.
‘Toxic workplace’ leaves Stark SWCD with no staff
Former Stark SWCD workers say a toxic work environment marked by harassment and retaliation fostered by former district director John Weedon drove them away.
The West Virginia white butterfly: A fading forest gem
For a brief time, between late March and mid-May, the West Virginia white flutters throughout woodlands across areas of the northeastern United States.
Cannabis growers education in Ohio buds after passing of Issue 2
The Cleveland School of Cannabis and Kent State University are offering cannabis growers programs to prepare Ohio residents for an emerging cannabis industry.
