Yearly Archives: 2018
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 23, 2018
Catch up on local news from Lorain County JVS and Firelands FFA.
The measured steps of a steady man
Allan Guebert recalls the steady way his father lived and died.
USDA’s Rural Development invests $60.5 million Belmont County
USDA’s Rural Development agency is investing nearly $60.5 million, the single largest dollar obligation in Ohio Rural Development history, to modernize rural water service in Belmont County.
Rainfall keeps the hay crop growing
Rainy days have made hay and forage harvesting a challenge, but have also kept the crop growing.
Cutting board basics: choosing, using and cleaning
Weigh the pros and cons of different types of cutting boards and learn about the best practices for using and cleaning yours to prevent foodborne illness.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Ohio horses
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the first positive cases of West Nile Virus in Ohio horses for 2018.
ODNR urges Ohioans to report beech leaf disease
Ohioans encouraged to report signs of emerging beech leaf disease to prevent its spread.
How to fill your garden with fall colors
Everyone goes chrysanthemum, aster and goldenrod crazy in the fall, but there are so many more choices to add fall color to your flower garden.
2015 WOTUS rule now in effect in Ohio and Pennsylvania
The Obama-era EPA Waters of the United States ruling is now on the books in 26 states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Incidence of virulent Newcastle disease continues to grow
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed thirteen additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease.