Yearly Archives: 2021
Japanese clover: Helpful or invasive?
Japanese clover is a persistent perennial, woody weed that will compete with your grass for nutrients, whether it be in your yard or in your pasture.
Comprehensive coal ash clean up drives jobs, economic benefit
Conversations about pollution sometimes get caught between environmental responsibility and economic opportunity. A new report suggests it doesn’t have to be a choice. When it comes to coal ash clean up, the Ohio River Valley region can have it both ways.
Pleasant surprises as the harvest progresses
After all the summer hype, grain crops are better than expected and carryout projections are low enough that analysts still see good sales opportunities.
How to manage ground ivy in your lawn
Ground ivy is one of the most difficult weeds to manage in lawns. Learn what strategies to implement and what herbicides to use to get rid of it.
Ohio 4-H’er Brad Sheppard on journey to visit all of the state’s fairs
Brad Sheppard, a Muskingum County 4-H'er, pork ambassador and fair king, has been working on visiting all of the county and independent fairs in Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 14, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Northwestern FFA, Norwayne FFA, Black River FFA, Utica FFA, Zane Trace FFA and West Holmes FFA.
Grazing corn fodder can help feed livestock through the winter
Using corn fodder residue for livestock to graze meets their nutritional needs and can provide an inexpensive feed source for 65-111 days into the winter.
Beaver, otter trapping lotteries open in Ohio
Special permits are available for those interested in controlled trapping opportunities for beaver and river otter on public lands.
Ohio Sheep Day covered nutrition, animal handling
Many questions about sheep nutrition and handling were discussed at the 2021 Ohio Sheep Day.
McClure harnessed the power of journalism
McClure was the most entertaining and influential magazine, exposing graft and corruption, and capturing the attention of readers until it folded in 1931.
