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First World Problems of the scratch and dent variety
We have recently been beset by a plague of First World Problems. First World Problems are defined as issues that arise from living in an industrialized nation that pale in comparison to the real troubles of the inhabitants of less industrialized cultures. (Example: If you are living in a mud hut on a war torn
Early birds to watch in 2012
Last year on April 24, I wrote that ruby-throated hummingbirds were back early. This year they are setting new records for returning early. One of my favorite websites, www.hummingbirds.net (maintained by Lanny Chambers), follows hummers’ northward journey on the map that’s updated daily. Anyone can report their first hummers, and then all can monitor the
Early mourning dove nest in central Pennsylvania
While perusing the notes on the PaBirds listserv last week, a subject line from Feb. 17 caught my eye. It was posted by a friend of more than 20 years, and it read, “My annual dove!” Kermit Henning of Mechanicsburg, a town located just west of Harrisburg, reported that for the fourth consecutive year he
Experts warn stink bugs pose major threat to Pennsylvania agriculture
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — What was once considered a nuisance pest has now become a major threat to Pennsylvania grain, fruit orchards and vegetable fields, and experts are scrambling to discover ways to get rid of them. Brown marmorated stink bugs find their way into homes in the fall, looking for a place to over-winter
Early visitors this year: Hummingbirds are back
Bird migration epitomizes spring. But unless you spend a lot of time outdoors with binoculars, or you really know bird songs, the players often pass through unidentified. Hummingbirds Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the exception. Hang a nectar feeder, and you’ll know when they arrive. And thanks to a Web site that maps hummers as they return,
Don’t shoot your shoes this summer
As a mother, I want a lot for my children.
I want them to be happy, to cure cancer, to be compassionate and well-loved individuals, and to marry into Bill Gates’ millions.
Grazing … on corn silage stubble?
Twenty-three acres of forage will provide grazing for at least 50 days for the 24 dairy heifers at Ohio State’s Waterman Dairy Farm.
Indian scientist proves ‘good’ GM seeds have place in developing nations
Alan Guebert’s final column in a series on developing world agriculture and its impact on U.S. farmers.
Lake’s water level down: More sandy space on Erie beaches
There will be more space for beach activities on all the State Park beaches this summer.
Cornfields are dying for a good soaking
The current pollination stage of most corn in the region’s fields is a critical time in the crop’s development.
