New discovery in Ohio waters sheds light on reclusive hellbender
An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.
Raise quail for meat and eggs
Practical advice on how to buy birds, set-up a brooder and grow birds to harvest weight
Use foresight when fertilizing fields
Applying fertilizers to hay and pasture fields to stimulate plant growth will generally increase yields substantially.
The mulberry tree
Tami Gingrich was recently surprised by the amount of fruit hanging from a white mulberry tree, and even more surprised to find out it's invasive in Ohio.
When a farmer has to make hard decisions
Tarma Shena mulls what hard decisions look like when a dog doesn't work out.
Read this before you sign that pipeline easement lease
Does anyone really understand the convoluted legal language in pipeline lease agreements? You’d better try. Here's what landowners should include to protect themselves.
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
How to overwinter garlic
Growing garlic is easy. Garlic planted in fall and overwintered is ready to harvest by mid to late summer.
The pros and cons of owning a pond
Private ponds can be a great way to add function, as well as scenic beauty, to your property. A properly constructed pond can provide...
Prime time coyote calling, February and March
February and March are the best two months because it is breeding season. Coyotes are busy, aggressive, and more apt to respond to the right sounds now.
