Thursday, May 14, 2026
Green wood.

Follow these tips so you don't accidentally transport invasive insects like emerald ash borer or fungi like oak wilt to new areas when purchasing firewood.

An Ohio farm used a drone to seed cereal rye into standing corn as part of an experiment to see the best way to get cover crop seed planted in the fall.
shovel to ground

Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees. Learn more about the nuances of planting and successfully establishing balled-and-burlapped trees.
giant pumpkin

Growing a giant pumpkin is not for the faint of heart.
glass of milk

The USDA's annual report on per-capita U.S. dairy consumption saw an emphatic rise in domestic dairy demand, jumping to levels not seen since before 1960.
Parmesan Wings with Super Bowl party snacks and a football in the background.

Penn State Extension food safety experts offer tips and strategies to help block foodborne illness before it intercepts your fun while tailgating. 
Ohio State Extension site

Bruce Clevenger, David Marrison and Eric Richer have been hired as field specialists, farm management for Ohio State University Extension.
Jason Hartschuh

Jason Hartschuh was hired as field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock for Ohio State University Extension.
Phil Mueller 

Former Minerva Dairy CEO Phil Mueller was inducted into the Ohio State University's Department of Food Science and Technology Hall of Distinction.
gardening news

"Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying" will be Oct. 19 5-7 p.m., at Ambridge Do It Best, 500 Ohio River Blvd., Ambridge, Pennsylvania.