Ohio Girl Scouts troop helps endangered gorillas in Africa
A troop of fifth-grade Girl Scouts in Ohio found a way to help endangered gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by recycling old electronics.
Buckthorn creates problems for forests, wildlife and agriculture
Common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn are invasive plants that are problematic not only from a forestry/wildlife perspective but also agriculturally.
Suggestions for raising grass-finished beef
Learn more about raising grass-finished beef and what contributes to the overall quality of the meat.
How to conduct a leaf chromatography experiment at home
A leaf chromatography experiment enables you to discover and observe the different color pigmentations contained in leaves. Learn how to do this at home.
Planning and planting for wildlife
Have you ever wanted to improve the wildlife habitat on your property? If so, there are a couple of things you should consider.
Cover crops and drones: Small step for farmers, giant leap for conservation
For those committed to cover cropping, the potential of using drone technology to evaluate feilds is immense.
Fallen leaves are great for lawns, mulch, compost
Instead of working to remove fallen leaves from your lawn, have them work for you by adding mulched leaves to your lawn, garden and compost.
Promoting programs for pollinators
Pollinator habitat — an abundance of diverse, native wildflowers and just a sprinkling of native grass — is an essential part of Ohio's farming landscape.
‘That’s how grandpa did it’
Does your pasture look healthier today than it did all those years ago? If not, maybe we should be doing it better than grandpa did it.
Now is the time to consider fall nutrient replacement
It's time to prepare for fall nutrient replacement. Learn how to be effective with the nutrients and manage fertility to meet your yield goals.
