Ohio State gets $1.4 million to develop emerald ash borer resistant tree
WOOSTER, Ohio — The native North American ash tree’s future rests in the ability of researchers to create a new variety with the right...
Nutrition specialist: Omega-3s are best bet for good health
SPRINGFIELD, M0. -- The sales of dietary supplements continue to grow annually and are now estimated to be more than $28 billion in the U.S. It is difficult to sort through the astounding claims with these products according to Pam Duitsman, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
Lewandowski joins OSU Extension Wayne County
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A new member has joined the staff of the Ohio State University Extension in Wayne County.
Rory Lewandowski, formerly an extension educator...
Manure pits getting full, livestock owners waiting for ground to freeze
Livestock producers across Ohio and the Midwest have been unable to apply manure this fall and early winter due to saturated field conditions. Most livestock farmers are really pressed for manure storage room. Waiting for frozen ground to apply manure is likely to be their only available option.
A dozen disasters: 12 things to trip you up in 2012
Recognizing risk is the first step to keeping agriculture profitable. Here's our list of 12 things that could trip you up in 2012. It's up to you to do something about it.
Researchers find some smartphone models more vulnerable to attack
RALEIGH, N.C. -- New research from North Carolina State University shows that some smartphones designed to support the Android mobile platform have incorporated additional features that can be used by hackers to bypass Android's security features, making them more vulnerable to attack.
Study finds milk powder better than liquid drops to treat allergies
BALTIMORE -- A small study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Duke University shows that eating higher doses of milk protein...
Campus Martius Museum hosts archaeology day
Guests are invited to spend Jan. 21 at the Campus Martius Museum, 601 Second St., Marietta, learning about archaeology. Participants will take part in an artifact identification clinic, lectures, and flint knapping demonstrations.
Adding wood ash to your garden can be beneficial
Because wood ash has a fine particle size, it reacts rapidly and blends completely into the soil. Although small amounts of nutrients are applied with wood ash, the main effect is that of a liming agent.
Armchair travel series features four adventures
CHARDON, Ohio -- The following Armchair Adventures Travelogues will take place at the Meyer Center in Big Creek Park, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Township.
