Yearly Archives: 2017
How to identify disease-carrying ticks in Ohio
After a mild winter, growing tick populations and a rise in tick-related illnesses are a cause for concern. Learn more about disease-carrying ticks in Ohio.
Recognize, prevent heat stress in dairy cattle
Entering the hottest months of the year, it’s time to get familiar with the signs of heat stress and how you can keep your dairy herd healthy and happy.
Marijuana poses greater risk to children, teens
Parents should educate themselves as they decide whether or not to support the changes in the law or allow their children to use marijuana.
11 safety tips for handling backyard chickens
Safe handling practices with backyard chickens are the key to avoiding Salmonella infection, which may cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
Give dad a grilling garden this Father’s Day
Dads who enjoy gardening as much as they enjoy BBQ will appreciate the gift of a grilling garden this Father’s Day.
Auction barns adapt to changing markets
The way that cattle and livestock are sold continues to change, but weekly auctions still play an important role.
Corn growers love it, but ethanol continues to cost boaters
Boaters should be aware of fuel issues that come with using ethanol as a fuel extender.
Ohio winemakers have had their share of obstacles
Deanna and Andy Troutman were just a couple of 20somethings when they decided to become owners of two wineries. From a polar vortex destroying most of their grape crop to a recent distillery explosion, they've had their share of obstacles along the way.
Niagara Falls with the Harris family
Hello from Niagara Falls, Canada. The Harris family — Emily, Tom, Levi and Lori (not pictured) of Cambridge, Ohio — took us to...
Have we lost ancestors’ adventurous spirit?
We owe a lot to these rugged and adventuresome men and women, who through their sacrifices and hard work built this country and made life better for us.
