Now’s a good time for pond maintenance
Use these tips to evaluate and maintain a healthy pond.
We need to protect our streams
I remember as a kid the best part of our family reunion was catching "crawdads" with my cousins in the creek. I didn't know...
Climate change forces Midwest farmers to adapt
Find out how climate change is impacting agricultural producers in Ohio and the rest of the Midwest and adjust your management practices accordingly.
Farmers, don’t be caught off guard
Attention, all livestock producers: Ohio is changing. The days of “don’t worry about it until someone complains” is not such a good idea anymore....
No-till drills — saving money while protecting the environment
Have you ever used a no-till drill on your farm? Have you thought about it, but decided the traditional method of plowing and planting...
We’re from the government and we’re here to help you with regulations
In these days of more regulations and unfunded mandates, communication and cooperation between landowners, developers and governmental agencies is more important than ever. Not...
Firmly grounded yet moving forward
With bellies full and hearts warmed by family festivities, hopefully the holidays provide the much needed time to recharge our minds and rejuvenate our...
Pay attention to the clues beneath your feet
Having soil information at your fingertips can save headaches, time and resources if compatible soils are identified before a project begins.
If you want to keep your goals, put them down in writing
While we are all huddled down, surviving the cold, with little else to do, other than work and keep livestock warm and dry, start setting goals for 2019.
Riparian buffers can make a difference in water quality
Riparian zones serve many purposes along streams and rivers to support a biodiversity ecosystem. They are also important to water quality
