Flies are more than just pesky
According to an Iowa State entomologist, biting flies can adversely affect animal performance, and spread disease among your cattle.
Managing forage for hay production good way to manage manure use, too
Some grasses can be grown so as to optimize the uptake of a nutrient such as phosphorus from the soil.
The Great Depression stayed by photography
"The Art of Humane Propaganda: Photographers of the Farm Security Administration During the Great Depression," is a photographic documentary on exhibit at the Columbus Museum of Art through Sept. 2.
Sheep breeder plays role in Tunis recovery
Jozi Best of Litchfield, Ohio, wants to bring the national Tunis sale to the Great Lakes Sheep and Wool Show and Sale in Wooster.
Addressing hunger and environmental protection: agriculture and biodiversity linked
New solution proposed in "ecoagriculture" to save biodiversity and to feed hungry populations is based on a new understanding of wildlife biology and ecology, on-the-ground experimentation, and major scientific advances in genetics, remote sensing, and other fields.
Anniversary celebrated with 104 miles of trees
A record tree planting in northwest Ohio this spring will help reduce farmland soil erosion.
Annual antique show features 45 dealers.
The Woman's Club of Hudson holds its 56th annual antique show, sale June 14-16.
Tissue, please: Leaf analysis tells a vegetable’s tale
Every small fruit and commercial vegetable grower should have at least one complete plant tissue nutrient analysis from each field for each crop before harvests begin, said Virginia Tech horticulturist.
Guest Commentary: Don’t back away from biotechnology
Emerson Nafziger, crop production specialist with University of Illinois Extension, writes about the unfortunate tendency to condemn GM crops before their benefits have been realized.
Ohio leads nation with 220 Tree City USA communities
For the 19th consecutive year, Ohio has retained its standing as the nation's leader in the number of Tree City USA communities.
