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Tips for dealing with wind damage
The series of high winds around Ohio Sept. 14 have left many residents dealing with repairs and clean-up in the aftermath. Here’s some advice for how to handle fallen tree debris, roof repair and damaged vehicles.
Yellow poplar trees a sticky mess this year
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — Homeowners in West Virginia may have noticed two pests on their yellow poplar trees this year — tulip tree scale and yellow poplar weevil. Neither insect is likely to kill trees, but tulip tree scale can cause a severe shower of sticky “honeydew.” “We have received numerous calls of yellow poplar
Nitrogen losses might not be severe during rainy weather
The steady flow of wet weather in April has caused many producers to worry about nitrogen losses in their fields, especially in fields where nitrogen applications were made prior to the rains.
Potato leafhopper resistant alphalpha varieties
Research planned to determine when insecticide are needed
Farm Bureau offers grain rescue grant
Ashtabula and Trumbull County Farm Bureaus sponsored a grain bin rescue training and awareness program for emergency personnel and farmers and businesses.
How to overwinter perennial flowers
Fall garden maintenance of perennials is minimal, but important to keep flowers at peak performance.
EPA appeals W.Va. farm lawsuit
WASHINGTON — In December, the Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental intervenors filed an appeal of Lois Alt’s win against EPA. The issue of Clean Water Act regulation of farmyard rainwater will now go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the fourth circuit. Background The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West
Crop modeling allows for a better return on investment
Crop modeling allows producers to focus on the right time and rate of nutrient applications while looking at the return and keeping nutrients in the field.
Farm Bureaus join W.Va. grower’s lawsuit against EPA discharge rule
American Farm Bureau and West Virginia Farm Bureau granted intervenor status in court case involving poultry grower and the EPA.
USDA accepting applications for rural renewable energy projects
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently invited agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for loans and grants to implement renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. USDA is providing funding for up to $61 million in guaranteed loans and $42 million in grants through the Rural Energy for America Program. Purpose
