Invasive or what: Many common species are not native to Ohio
How do you truly determine if a species is invasive or not? Many would be surprised at how many species found in Ohio today are not actually native. So are they invasive or what?
A tried-and-true solution to nutrient pollution, then and now
From cattle to commerce, mills to malls, and farmlands to frack pads, every watershed has historically supported a large variety of ever-changing land uses,...
Aerial planting makes cover crops more interesting and practical
Cover crops are an old topic, but the benefits are worth repeating.
Dirt on Conservation: Trees do more than provide shade
Under the shelter of my porch, I watched as a gray squirrel corralled her three babies up a maple tree. The expression “like herding...
Why you need to keep your ground covered year-round
Planting cover crops improves soil quality, decreases soil erosion and runoff, increases pollination, reduces soil compaction and more.
Bobcats are intriguing creatures in Ohio
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is native to Ohio but was once extirpated from the state in 1850 due to the early settlement. In 1997,...
CAUV can save you on taxes, as long as you follow the rule
The CAUV is a differential real estate tax assessment program that lets farmland owners have their parcels taxed according to its value in agriculture.
Herbicides and cover crops must agree on each other
Some ongoing tips for successful cover crops.
Are farm tours on your calendar? They should be
By Deb Bigelow
What do tourism, agriculture, fall foliage, history and conservation have in common?
In Coshocton County it would be our Fall Foliage and Farm...
Plenty going on in Medina County
Jim Dieter settles into his new role as district manager of the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District and lists the happenings in Medina County.
