Friday, May 3, 2024

The holiday countdown is on and it's time to get your house razzle-dazzle ready. But before you do, make sure to check that your lights and decorations are still in good working order after a year in storage.
dinner

Doing a little research beforehand can help ensure you purchase the right amount of turkey and choose the highest quality bird for Thanksgiving.
baler and round bales

With this year's weird weather, you may be wondering how to value a standing hay crop. OSU Extension field specialist Dianne Shoemaker has some answers.
fall bulbs: daffodils, tulips, peonies, irises

Planting spring-flowering bulbs in early fall allows roots adequate time to develop before the ground freezes.
Vayda at a campsite

Learn how to find a campsite, make reservations and plan your entire summer camping trip. Use our checklist to make sure you don't forget anything.
Christmas present

We can recycle or reuse about 80 percent of what we throw out during the holidays. Keep the spirit of Christmas going, learn to be a better recycler.

As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well.
Christmas tree and gifts

Five tips for making it through holiday shopping this year.
Dairy calf

Proper colostrum management improves calf health and eventually cow productivity. Learn how to use a colostrometer and a Brix meter to determine quality.
Farmer

Improve farm safety by creating a job safety analysis that provides a written protocol for hazardous jobs and a safe step-by-step way to handle them.