Tips on managing manure in winter
Cold weather is quickly approaching and with it brings manure management concerns.
How to make conservation resolutions
For improvement to become a reality, you must develop a series of habits and activities that become second nature to keep you moving in the right direction.
Use these resources to get the dirt on soil
I grew up playing in red dirt. Not in the south, but in central Ohio. The tree trunks were all stained red and when...
Solving those downstream dilemmas
Columbiana County is primarily an agricultural area, and one feature that makes this county exceptional is its water.
Ten SWCDs celebrate 75 years
Highland was the first district organized; Coshocton was second, followed by Morrow, Clark, Butler, Noble, Columbiana, Guernsey, Monroe and Tuscarawas.
The formation of a watershed group helped save eastern Ohio resources
With its natural beauty and high water quality, Yellow Creek watershed is one of eastern Ohio’s best kept secrets. Encompassing 234 square miles, it...
Space invaders are everywhere: What to do about invasive species
Invasive plant species are a bigger threat than people realize. Here's what you need to know.
Square foot gardening can be fruitful
A funny, but prompting, story. My parents only live two houses away from me and my Dad puts out the most beautiful vegetable garden...
May we all bend with time
Stuart Heavilin examines goal-setting for the new year and urges farmers to allow the best information to drive the way they run their operations.
Landowners: Ask before you build
Landowners in Ohio are experiencing site development problems associated with building on mine land. These problems can lead to expensive repairs or demolition of...
