Yearly Archives: 2020
How to control mosquitoes around your home
Learn about mechanical, biological and chemical control methods that work to manage mosquito populations near your home.
Ohio State scientist Rattan Lal wins World Food Prize
Ohio State University's Rattan Lal earned the 2020 World Food Prize for increasing the global food supply by helping small farmers improve their soil.
Red, white, blue and black in the USA
Alan Guebert ponders his own white privilege — the privilege many rural Americans share — and how it can be used to speak up and combat racism.
Saying goodbye to a good farm dog
Judith Sutherland remembers her oldest dog, Channing, who passed away just four days shy of turning 14.
Embracing backyard conservation
Learn some simple backyard conservation practices that won't make you public enemy No. 1 in the neighborhood.
Mill Creek is a place of peace, beauty
Julie Geiss recounts the views of a recent trip to Mill Creek Park. Learn more about the history of the man-made structures and the beauty around them.
A tiny worm in your strawberry won’t hurt you
Sometimes fresh produce can contain small pest infestations that aren't harmful for consumers. Learn more about these occurrences and FDA guidelines.
Achievement is marked by perseverance
Dairy Excel columnist Bonnie Ayars offers advice on how farmers can sustain life now and for the next 150 years.
Coyotes are here to stay — and that’s OK
Wildlife specialists believe coyote populations have reached a saturation point and may be having a positive impact on agriculture and local ecosystems.
Bright ideas and pandemic painting
Kymberly Foster Seabolt tackles house projects to pass time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
