Yearly Archives: 2018
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
Unwanted trash is everywhere: Pick it up
It’s a shame that we are so used to seeing trash every day and everywhere that we simply shake our collective heads and go about our business.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 4, 2018
Catch up on local gardening news in Geauga County, Knox County, Mahoning County and Richland County in Ohio and Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Adulthood is not for sissies
Being an adult is like folding fitted sheets. No one really knows how.
Guggisberg Cheese wins championship
Guggisberg Cheese, Charm, Ohio, won the 2018 statewide grand champion Swiss cheesemaker title.
Finalists named for the Pa. Leopold Conservation Award
Four finalists have been selected for the 2018 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award, given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 4, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from Crestview FFA, West Holmes FFA, Fayetteville FFA and Northwestern FFA.
Evolution of our canine companions
Our interaction with dogs as pets has evolved over the past 100 years, creating a whole bunch of specialty industries just for our furry family members.
High school seniors invited to open house
Penn State's Department of Animal Science is inviting high school seniors to a prospective student open house Oct. 19 at the University Park campus.
Feather replacement: It’s time to molt
After nesting, molting is the most important thing birds do. Feathers are critical for survival.
