/news/tags/agriculture agriculture en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:00:14 GMT /environment-energy/2023-07-27/northeast-ohio-among-u-s-metro-areas-most-affected-by-invasive-bug-study-says The Ohio Department of Agriculture reported the discovery of spotted lanternflies, a species native to Asia, in Cuyahoga, Jefferson and Lorain counties in 2021 but said the species’ reach is likely greater now. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:00:14 GMT /environment-energy/2023-07-27/northeast-ohio-among-u-s-metro-areas-most-affected-by-invasive-bug-study-says Jenna Bal /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-18/no-mow-may-is-gaining-popularity-but-naturalists-advise-better-practices Letting yards grow during the month of May might be good for some pollinators, but experts say a more holistic approach should be taken. Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-18/no-mow-may-is-gaining-popularity-but-naturalists-advise-better-practices Drew Maziasz, Rachel Rood /environment-energy/2023-05-16/plant-tissue-samples-show-no-contamination-from-east-palestine-train-derailment The Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio State University collected and tested plant tissue samples from 16 agricultural areas in Columbiana County. Tue, 16 May 2023 21:33:16 GMT /environment-energy/2023-05-16/plant-tissue-samples-show-no-contamination-from-east-palestine-train-derailment Abigail Bottar /environment-energy/2023-03-17/removal-of-toxic-soil-in-east-palestine-is-picking-up Gov. Mike DeWine and Sen. J.D. Vance have criticized the U.S. EPA for moving too slowly on removal of toxic soil in East Palestine. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:39:51 GMT /environment-energy/2023-03-17/removal-of-toxic-soil-in-east-palestine-is-picking-up Abigail Bottar /economy/2023-01-20/why-the-price-of-eggs-a-food-staple-for-breakfast-and-baked-goods-has-risen-so-sharply After the deadly bird flu hit egg-producing flocks, the supply of eggs shrank dramatically. That’s led to historically high prices for consumers. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:49:18 GMT /economy/2023-01-20/why-the-price-of-eggs-a-food-staple-for-breakfast-and-baked-goods-has-risen-so-sharply /news/economy/2022-10-03/asian-longhorned-ticks-spreading-across-ohio-threaten-livestock The first known report of Asian longhorned ticks on U.S. soil was in 2017 in New Jersey. They've since spread to at least 17 states, including Ohio. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:13:28 GMT /news/economy/2022-10-03/asian-longhorned-ticks-spreading-across-ohio-threaten-livestock Matthew Rand /news/health-science/2020-02-18/researchers-work-to-find-new-uses-for-soybeans-oh-really A changing trade deal with China has put a strain on Ohio agriculture, but farmers are experimenting with new uses for soybeans to reduce the reliance on… Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:53:13 GMT /news/health-science/2020-02-18/researchers-work-to-find-new-uses-for-soybeans-oh-really /news/economy/2020-01-15/local-farmer-welcomes-new-trade-agreement-with-china A Portage County farmer welcomes the signing of a trade agreement with China Wednesday. The truce asks China to respect intellectual property laws in… Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:57:00 GMT /news/economy/2020-01-15/local-farmer-welcomes-new-trade-agreement-with-china /news/economy/2019-11-18/ohio-farmers-planning-to-grow-hemp-can-learn-from-pennsylvania At AgraPharm LLC’s warehouse in Beaver County, the scent of cannabis is potent.“What you're smelling today is about only a third of what it really smells… Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:50:00 GMT /news/economy/2019-11-18/ohio-farmers-planning-to-grow-hemp-can-learn-from-pennsylvania Liz Reid /news/environment-energy/2019-10-02/irrigation-for-farming-could-leave-many-of-the-worlds-streams-and-rivers-dry A new study shows many of the world's streams and rivers could dry up because people are draining underground aquifers that sustain streams through dry periods. Climate change won't help matters. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:22:00 GMT /news/environment-energy/2019-10-02/irrigation-for-farming-could-leave-many-of-the-worlds-streams-and-rivers-dry Dan Charles