Columbiana SWCD honors Highlandtown Wildlife Area
The Highlandtown Wildlife Area was honored as the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2017 Cooperator of the Year during the district’s 75th anniversary banquet.
New FSA, Rural Development state directors announced
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced in early November a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) state...
How can NRCS help you?
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a federal agency within the USDA that assists farmers and landowners in conserving land and natural resources.
Herbicide rotation ineffective against resistance in waterhemp
A new study from the University of Illinois explains why herbicide rotation doesn't work.
Don’t burn leaves or brush in November
Ohio law prohibits outdoor debris burning from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the end of November. Burning is limited due to an abundance of dry fuel on the ground.
New resources on field crop diseases
The Crop Protection Network produces collaborative Extension outputs on diseases affecting field crops in the United States and Canada.
Farmer uses drones to assess plant health
A drone outfitted with infrared sensors provides key data that can be used to develop prescriptions for targeted, precise in-season nitrogen applications.
How to purchase quality seeds
It’s the time of year to start thinking about purchasing seeds for the next growing season. Make sure you are buying quality seeds from trusted sources.
Ohio State launches Center for Cooperatives
The Center for Cooperatives will offer will greater access to research, educational opportunities and technical expertise.
Herbicide rotation key in the war against weeds
Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, have become more widespread and they've adapted to fend off a few different herbicides that have been used to kill them.
