Tuesday, June 16, 2026
guy reeling in fence

During the heat of the summer, it is very important not to overgraze cool-season grasses. Learn more about maintaining pastures in hot, dry weather.

One more Hazard mystery item has been identified and a new mystery item starts today. Leave us a comment if you can tell us what it is.
covid-19

Gustavo Schuenemann and Jeffrey Workman answer frequently asked pandemic questions that Ohio State University Extension receives when visiting farms.
starry night sky

Summer is a great time to renew our appreciation and commit to protecting our endangered night sky by reducing light pollution, starting with our own homes.
Baltimore Oriole

As Judith Sutherland took down her bird feeders, she hoped answers to explain the strange disease affecting songbirds would come sooner rather than later.
international space station

Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the cleaning habits of astronauts in space and ponders why we don't use similar tactics on earth.
sun in corn field

Marlin Clark explains the strange state of the grain markets and how they've been affected by unpredictable weather this summer.
doctor

A key component to maintaining healthy animals is to have a healthy relationship with your veterinarian. 
alfalfa field

Right now offers a tremendous chance to build your soil and scavenge some nutrients by planting cover crops. Learn more about establishing a good rotation.
dairy cattle

Now is a good time to review how the cows are handling the heat and humidity. Learn more about improving cattle comfort during hot summer months.