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Growing number of stink bugs could cause problems for farmers
WOOSTER, Ohio — Soybean-damaging bugs known for their “sweaty feet” smell when squashed or irritated have made their way into Ohio soybean fields in numbers not previously experienced in the Buckeye State, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said. Growers are being advised to be on the lookout for the brown marmorated stink bug, said
Think About It: A Good Summer
I cannot believe how quickly the summer of 2011 passed by. It seems like just a few weeks ago that we planted our garden, and now it is all gone and cleaned up for another year.
After the harvest
CANTON, Ohio – On an overcast Saturday last fall, Ronnie Wendell and a small crew of workers headed out to the apple orchard.
Local authors explore Stark County food history
To reflect on the history of food in Stark County, Kimberly Kenney and Barbara Abbott wrote Stark County Food: From Early Farming to Modern Meals.
FSA county committee members help fellow farmers
Hello Again! As you read this, Memorial Day is right around the corner. Maybe you will celebrate with a cookout and a visit to the cemetery. Maybe you will attend a parade or maybe you will spend it in the seat of a tractor. No matter how you celebrate Memorial Day, I hope you take
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
Sunlight requirements for growing vegetables
Sunlight is critical to growing vegetables, but ensuring vegetable plants get enough sunlight can be tricky if trees, fences or structures keep your yard shady.
Diatetic association takes a stand on the role of functional foods
CHICAGO — The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position on functional foods that says fortified, enriched or enhanced foods can benefit a person’s health when consumed as part of a varied diet, encourages further research and urges continued efforts to educate the public on such foods. Official stance ADA’s position represents the association’s
Respect: Key aspect of Memorial Day
Even though Memorial Day is not quite here, this column is better enjoyed before than after the fact. I have kept a letter from Juanita Deal of Athens, Ohio, for a year because it paints such a tender picture of what were such sweet times, before “Decoration Day” became just another holiday — an “off”
Milestone: Ohio State fields certified organic
Three Ohio State University farm fields recently earned organic certification, giving researchers a better idea of the issues facing organic producers.
