How to buy quality hay in an uncertain year
Learn to evaluate leafiness, maturity, odor, color, softness, purity, bale condition and contaminants to determine overall quality of hay.
How to improve your colostrum management
Proper colostrum management improves calf health and eventually cow productivity. Learn how to use a colostrometer and a Brix meter to determine quality.
How to keep rodents from overwintering in your house, outbuilding or barn
Rodents don’t make good house guests whether they are inside or outside. Learn how to keep rodents out of your house, outbuildings and barns.
How to improve your woodlands and attract more wildlife
Learn more about management techniques to improve your woods, attract more wildlife and increase the value of the trees on your property.
How to rid your home of boxelder bugs
Boxelder bugs overwinter in mass, creating a nuisance for homeowners. Learn how to keep them out of your home and deal with them if they get inside.
How to harvest and roast sunflower seeds
Learn when and how to harvest sunflower seeds for optimum yield and taste, and how to roast plain or salted seeds once they've been harvested.
Garden cleanup: How to help overwintering pollinators
Plenty of pollinators overwinter in gardens, using debris that is left behind to survive. Wait until April to start cleaning up your flower beds.
How to find pawpaws in Ohio
If you know where to look, how to identify them and the perfect time to pick them, you’re well on your way to enjoying delicious pawpaw fruit this fall.
Apple picking: How to choose the ideal apples for your needs
Planning to pick your own apples this fall? Learn which varieties of apples are perfect for snacking, baking, making applesauce and more.
How to plant spring-blooming bulbs in the fall
Learn everything you need to know about planting bulbs in the fall — what bulbs to plant, when and how to plant them and more!