Wet weather: Rainy days and drainage
Ohio laws governing water rights and drainage are complex and constantly evolving. Deb Bigelow offers a breakdown for landowners in her column this week.
Controlling yellow nutsedge, a wet weather nuisance
Learn to understand how yellow nutsedge reproduces and thrives to better manage it in your forage crop fields and pastures.
You purchased local farm products — now what?
You purchased local farm products all summer, but now what do you do with the remaining product? Here are a few ideas: canning, drying and freezing.
Precision ag and conservation do go hand-in-hand
Learn how to better manage your land to get the most out of fertilizer applications and reduce runoff.
Using less plastic has big benefits
The average American takes home almost 1,500 plastic bags every year. You can make a difference by switching to reusable bags to do your grocery shopping.
School science fairs challenge youth
Beginning in fifth grade, all across Ohio, students are exposed to the scientific method through their experiences in their schools' science fairs.
Wet spring and summer reinforce importance of wildlife habitat
Learn how the record rainfall has impacted the survival of fawns, turkey poults and other wildlife, and how you can help mitigate the effects.
How to improve the way your yard handles heavy rainfall
Planning for increased rainfall is guaranteed to reduce runoff, improve soil health and water quality, save money and add beneficial beauty to your yard.
Conservation plan is key to achieving goals
A conservation plan is a tool to help you better manage the natural resources on your land.
My mother will tell you mother knows best
Feeding more people with the same land base without degrading the environment against the backdrop of intense weather may require a different mindset.
