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If you want to manage soybean diseases, start with the seed
You may have already bought your soybean seed, but double check to make sure you have what you need to fight diseases.
Poultry in the pasture making a comeback
Learn more about the benefits of having poultry in the pasture — for both the poultry and other livestock that might be grazing it.
Purplebrown Farmstead focuses on imitating nature
In 2021, Sasha Miller is hoping to get pears from the trees she planted a few years ago for the first time, at Purplebrown Farmstead. Those trees are part of her long term plan to develop a cider orchard.
But her permaculture system also involves pigs, poultry, vegetables and mushrooms. Permaculture, Miller explained, involves creating a system that can be sustainable and self sufficient.
From preserving America to conserving wildlife
NEW CUMBERLAND, W. Va. – With five Silver Stars under his belt, retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Bahnsen is working on preserving something other than America.
Vernal pools: Vulnerable ecosystems
Vernal pools provide seasonal breeding grounds to a host of amphibians and other species. As more of them disappear, so do the animals that rely on them.
Farmers could be in for ‘slug’fest
Farmers need to scout for slugs as soon it warms up and fields are dry enough for walking.
Entomologist offers guidance on controlling slugs in no-till fields
WOOSTER, Ohio — Crop growers should take extra precautions to scout their fields this spring for slugs to try to get control of these plant feeders before they attack corn and soybean plants and cause feeding injury, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said. Ron Hammond, who also has an appointment with the Ohio Agricultural
How to Tuesday: Identify poison ivy, oak and sumac
You know the old adage “Leaves of three, let it be.” It’s referring to poison ivy and oak, and it’s true. With summer comes much more time spent outside, thus increasing the risk of coming in contact with these poisonous plants – and poison sumac – if you’re not careful. Here’s how to tell them
Spittlebugs and seldom-seen summer insects
Many insects are less conspicuous and seldom recognized. In fact, some are rarely seen as adults. Have you ever seen any of these?
Fall sampling helps assess spring slugs
Fall is the time to sample fields to help determine spring slug populations.
