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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.
New fruit pest threatens Pa. growers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Grapes, berries and tree fruit may be threatened if a new pest makes its way into Pennsylvania this year, Penn State researchers say. The Spotted Wing Drosophila is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many tree fruit crops such as cherries, plums, peaches, some apple varieties and Asian
Pollinators wildly interesting this time of year
A few days ago my eyes began to itch. Grass and tree pollen trigger allergies that will continue until the first frost. But pollen is a necessary evil. It is essential for the reproduction of flowering plants. Pollen originates in the stamens of flowers. It is essentially the sperm that must reach another flower’s pistols
Made in America? Yeah, right
After a sip of (Brazilian) orange juice and a nibble of bacon (from a market hog farrowed in Canada), U.
Ohio dairy graziers highlight youth at annual conference
A panel of dairy youth shared their experiences of growing up on the farm, and what they learned along the way.
Ol’ Dad and his RV
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes of her family RV journey.
CFAP details released, applications to open May 26
Guidelines are out for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that will give direct payments to farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to savor peach season
From picking to preparing, learn to revel in the final weeks of peach season.
Fencing ideal for averting garden pests
Fences. They not only make good neighbors, but they also make excellent protectors for your garden or small crop that is less than one acre in size. They work to protect your crop from those pesky vermin like deer, rabbits, groundhogs, raccoons and even your neighbor’s goats. There are many types of fences to choose
Taking it to the street
In mid-May, the anticipation at Kretschmann Farm is unmistakable. Workers scurry from field to field, tractors wait impatiently for drivers and Don Kretschmann walks with an urgent step. It’s growing season and every minute counts.
