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2024 Annual Summary

Publishing activity: Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2024

Ohioline

Analytics

Ohioline (ohioline.osu.edu) recorded 2,723,779 views in 2024, with 2,027,050 active users, according to Google Analytics. The top 10 fact sheets visited were:

  1. Sooty Blotch and Fly Speck of Apple (2016), Michael A. Ellis
  2. Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges (2024), Erdal Ozkan
  3. Native Shrubs: Creating Living Landscapes for Birds, Butterflies, Bees, and Other Beneficials (2023), Denise Ellsworth and Marne Titchenell
  4. Wild Mushrooms (2014), Sarah Ellis, Britt Bunyard (Fungi Magazine), and Walter Sturgeon
  5. Basic Principles of Pruning Backyard Grapevines (2017), Maurus Brown and Gary Gao
  6. It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Moth: The Sphinx Moths of Ohio (2023), Iliana Moore and Jamie Strange
  7. Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir? (2019), Curtis E. Young
  8. Spider Mites and Their Control (2011), David J. Shetlar
  9. Growing Giant Pumpkins in the Home Garden (2019), Mike Estadt
  10. Ohio Bee Identification Guide (2015), Scott Prajzner and Mary Gardiner

77 new and revised fact sheets

  1. Harvesting and Reproduction Methods for Ohio Forests, Jim Downs and Kathy Smith

  2. Managing Stress with Diet, Josh Wendell, Maryan Dualle, and Irene E. Hatsu

  3. Food Preservation: Making and Preserving Barbecue and Hot Sauces, Nicole Arnold

  4. Food Preservation: Preserving Food with Less Sugar, Megan Taylor

  5. Food Preservation: Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game, Sofia Carter

  6. Controlling Undesirable Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in Your Woodland, Kathy Smith

  7. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio’s Forests: Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Andrew Londo, Alyssa Essman, Jim Downs, and Alexis Londo

  8. X-Disease of Peach, Nectarine, and Cherry, Melanie L. Lewis Ivey, Francesca Rotondo, and Ashley Leach

  9. Fertilizer and Manure Regulations in the Lake Erie Western Basin Watershed, Mary Ann Rose and Colleen Souder

  10. Pesticide Use in Schools, Joanne Kick-Raack, Mary Ann Rose, and Colleen Souder

  11. Food Preservation: Basics for Canning Vegetables, Christine Kendle and Katharine Shumaker

  12. Growing Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) in Ohio, Gary Y. Gao, Ryan Slaughter, Eric Barrett, and Margaret Rivera,

  13. The Basics of Grant Writing: Becoming Grant Ready, Gwynn Stewart and Kyle White

  14. Food Preservation: Freezing Meat, Poultry, and Game, Sofia Carter

  15. Food Preservation: Making and Preserving Sauerkraut, Sofia Carter

  16. Economic Impact of Intel’s Investment in Ohio: Lessons from Chandler, Arizona, Yao Wang, PhD

  17. Valuable Habits for Effective Managers and Employees, John Foltz, Margaret Jodlowski, and Jay Akridge (Purdue University)

  18. Production of Specialty Small Grains in Ohio, Laura Lindsey

  19. Food Preservation: Basics for Canning Fruit, Christine Kendle and Katharine Shumaker

  20. Response of Soils and Crops to Gypsum Application in Ohio, Manbir Rakkar and Greg LaBarge

  21. Hot Water and Chlorine Treatments to Eradicate Bacterial Plant Pathogens from Vegetable Seeds, Sally A. Miller and Melanie L. Lewis Ivey

  22. Pigweed Identification Guide, Alyssa Essman

  23. Accepting SNAP Benefits at Ohio Farmers Markets, Christie Welch

  24. The Organic Certification Process for Farms, Cassandra Brown

  25. Food Preservation: Pasteurization of Raw Milk for Home Consumption, Jason Hartschuh

  26. The Case for an Outside Board of Directors for Closely Held Farm and Agricultural Businesses, John Foltz, Lance Woodbury (Pinion), and Jay Akridge (Purdue University)

  27. Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly in Grape Production, Daiyanera Kelsey and Ashley Leach

  28. Grape Berry Moth, Daiyanera Kelsey and Ashley Leach

  29. Monitoring and Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Fruit Crops, Jim Jasinski and Andrew Michalek

  30. Narrow Row Spacing in Corn: Management Considerations for Ohio, Victor Emmanuel de Vasconcelos Gomes, Alex Lindsey, Peter Thomison, Wanderson Novais, and Osler Ortez

  31. Managing Corn in Response to Severe Storms and Short-Term Weather Stressors, Alex Lindsey, Osler Ortez, and Aaron Wilson

  32. Hobby Maple Syrup Production, Les Ober and Kathy Smith

  33. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2015-16, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  34. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2014-15, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  35. Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2016, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  36. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2016-17, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  37. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2017-18, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  38. Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2010, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  39. Ohio Tobacco Farm Custom Rates 2010, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  40. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2012-13, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  41. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2009-10, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  42. Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2012, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  43. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2011-12, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  44. Western Ohio Cropland Values and Cash Rents 2013-14, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  45. Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2014, Barry Ward (reviewer)

  46. Whole Farm Planning Model, David L. Marrison (reviewer)

  47. Maps, Apps and Mobile Media Marketing, Christie Welch and Julie Fox (reviewers)

  48. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), David Marrison (reviewer)

  49. Conducting a SWOT Analysis of Your Agricultural Business, Chris Zoller (reviewer)

  50. Conducting Successful Family Business Transition Meetings, Chris Zoller (reviewer)

  51. Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for Your Farm Business? David Marrison and Chris Zoller (reviewers)

  52. Predators of Poultry, Timothy McDermott

  53. Tips for Calibrating Grain Yield Monitors—Maximizing Value of Your Yield Data, Elizabeth Hawkins and John Fulton (reviewers)

  54. Forest Management, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  55. Financial Maturity: A Guide to Increasing Financial Returns From Your Woodland, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  56. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio’s Forests: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  57. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio's Forests: Autumn Olive and Russian Olive, Kathy Smith (reviewers)

  58. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Ailanthus, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  59. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Privet (Ligustrum spp.), Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  60. Timber Sale Contracts, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  61. Measuring Standing Trees, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  62. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Bush Honeysuckle, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  63. Timber Theft in Ohio, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  64. Using the Tree Measuring Stick, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  65. Food Preservation: Freezing Fruits, Candace Heer and Emily Marrison (reviewers)

  66. Getting the Most Return From Your Timber Sale, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  67. Using Local Woodlot Lumber, Kathy Smith (reviewer)

  68. Corn Response to Long-Term Weather Stressors, Osler Ortez, Alex Lindsey, and Aaron Wilson

  69. Blacklegged (Deer) Tick, Ixodes scapularis, Sarah M. Short, Risa Pesapane, Tim McDermott, and James Radl

  70. A Guide to Corn Growth and Development, Osler Ortez and Mark Licht (Iowa State University)

  71. Opportunities for Subsurface Nutrient Placement in Ohio, John Fulton, Richard Colley III, and Dena Wilson

  72. Forage Testing for Beef Cattle, Clif Little and Ted Wiseman

  73. Raw Oat Safety, Nicole Arnold and Allison Howell

  74. Annual Bluegrass Weevil, Henry Rice and Shaohui Wu

  75. Potassium Uptake and Ohio Crop Response, Manbir Rakkar and Greg LaBarge

  76. Soil Phosphorus and Crop Response to Phosphorus Fertilizer in Ohio, Manbir Rakkar and Greg LaBarge

  77. Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges, Erdal Ozkan

Extension Publishing Store

Analytics

According to BigCommerce analytics, Extension Publishing’s storefront at extensionpubs.osu.edu recorded 421,435 views in 2024, with 91,559 active users. The top 10 bestsellers were as follows:

  1. Poultry Project and Record Book (SKU 150)
  2. Rabbit Project and Record Book (SKU 228)
  3. Beef Project and Record Book (SKU 117)
  4. Goat Project and Record Book (SKU 135)
  5. Swine Project and Record Book (SKU 140)
  6. Rabbit Resource Handbook (SKU 228R)
  7. Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (SKU 179R)
  8. Equine Record Book (SKU 190R)
  9. Market Lamb Project and Record Book (SKU 198)
  10. Dog Resource Handbook (SKU 201R)

Other notable publications, in terms of number of items sold, were as follows:

27 New and Revised Bulletins, Guides, and Kits

  1. 2025 Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri Weed Control Guide (SKU 789), Mark Loux, Alyssa Essman, Doug Doohan, and Anthony F. Dobbels; William G. Johnson, Bryan G. Young, and Marcelo Zimmer (Purdue University); Aaron Hager (University of Illinois); and Kevin Bradley (University of Missouri)

  2. Aquaponics: Can I Produce My Own Food? Idea Starter, Herbert Quintero, Jacci Smith, and Laryssa Hook
  3. Assistance Animals in Action (SKU 210), Autumn Converse
  4. Be a Sustainability Hero (SKU 651), Jill Bartolotta, Alisha Barton, Beth Bollas, Audrey Dimmerling, and Dan Remley
  5. Celebrate Your Plate 2025 Recipe Calendar (SKU CYP-10), Ohio SNAP-Ed
  6. Celebrate Your Plate 2025 Recipe Calendar (Spanish) (SKU CYP-10-S), Ohio SNAP-Ed
  7. Cloverbud Story Cubes (SKU 716R), Christy Millhouse and Rebecca Supinger
  8. Climate Change (Revised for 2025) Idea Starter, Jason Cervenec, Jacob Fields, and Aaron Wilson
  9. Digital Citizenship (New in 2025) Idea Starter, Frances Foos
  10. Dog Resource Handbook (SKU 201R), Renee Clark, Susan Breech, Lucinda Miller, and Pattie Stover
  11. Exploring Personal Finance (SKU 445), Candace Heer, Margaret Jenkins, and Rhonda Williams
  12. Farm and Ranch Safety Kit (SKU LLK14), Dee Jepsen
  13. Farm to Table to Career (SKU 652), Joy Rumble, Skyelar Rock, Brian Raison, Margo Overholt-Seckel, and Shoshanah Inwood
  14. Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons (SKU 801), Carol Smathers, Tim McDermott, Haley Scott, Jamie Rickle, Christine Weatherholtz, Katie Young, Cynthia Walters, Kathryn Killeen, and Lauren Preston
  15. Gymkhana (SKU 186)​​​​​​​, Kimberly Cole
  16. Local Government, Answer the Call (SKU 385)​​​​​​​, Frances Foos and Jo Williams
  17. A Modern Approach to Crop and Pest Management in Pumpkin (SKU 806)​​​​​​​, James Jasinski, Daniel Brainard (Michigan State University), Anthony Dobbels, Christopher Galbraith (Michigan State University), Zachary Hayden (Michigan State University), Ashley Leach, Rob Leeds, Scott McArt (Cornell University), Sally Miller, Logan Minter, Eric Richer, Maria T. Van Dyke (Cornell University), and Barry Ward
  18. Ohio Agronomy Guide, 16th Edition (SKU 472HO)​​​​​​​, David Barker, Marilia Chiavegato, Alyssa Essman, John Fulton, Ryan Haden, Greg LaBarge, Edwin Lentz, Alex Lindsey, Laura Lindsey, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Andy Michel, Jim Noel, Osler Ortez, Pierce Paul, Manbir K. Rakkar, R. Mark Sulc, Kelley Tilmon, Aaron Wilson, and Jon Witter
  19. Pocket Guide for Grape Diseases and Disorders (SKU 818)​​​​​​​, Melanie L. Lewis Ivey
  20. Surviving in the Great Outdoors Idea Starter​​​​​​​, Cheryl Goodrich and Bruce Zimmer
  21. Rabbit Resource Handbook (SKU 228R)​​​​​​​, Bridget Weigly Moore and Travis West
  22. Relationships 101 (SKU 356)​​​​​​​, Melanie Fuhrmann
  23. Roping (SKU 187)​​​​​​​, Dan Rhodeback and Dani Seitner
  24. Swine Project and Record Book (SKU 140)​​​​​​​, Becky Barker, Leslie Cooksey, Sarah Jackson, Elizabeth Share, Joy Sharp, and Nancy Snook
  25. Tick ID card Spanish (SKU CFAES-1004-S)​​​​​​​, Sarah Short, Gustavo Schuenemann, Timothy McDermott, Risa Prespane, and Luis Martinez Villegas
  26. Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (SKU 179R)​​​​​​​, Kim Cole
  27. Vertebrate Pest Management (SKU 841-7)​​​​​​​, Chrissy Kaminski, Mary Ann Rose, and Jennifer Andon