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  1. Ohio Agroforestry Summit Helps Ohio Woodland Landowners to Branch Out

    Farmers, forest-owners, and friends convened in Wooster, Ohio for the first-ever Ohio Agroforestry ... Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at The Ohio State University organized the Summit and has been ... Rural Action, Central State University Extension, and The Nature Conservancy (mainly in the southeast), ...

  2. Brown County Jr. Fair Royalty Application

    King/Queen and Industry Ambassador applications are now available! Qualifications for King or ... or chapter currently enrolled in a junior fair project in Brown County Qualifications for Industry ... have to be consecutive years) Applicants can choose up to 3 industries they wish to represent. Only one ...

  3. Tackling Heat Stress with Precision: The Role of Technology in Dairy Cow Welfare and Production

    these products are marketed for profitability, producers should carefully consider how accurate the data ... eating time, but results vary. Collars also track feeding behavior, and while exact timing may be off, ... readings can be influenced by feed and water intake—especially cold drinking water—producers should ...

  4. Persistent rains, cool temps slow Ohio’s 2025 planting season

    should grow out of these problems. “For now, we recommend higher seeding rates, narrower row widths, and ... 2025 planting season, leaving many farmers scrambling to make up for lost time in fields that were too ... delays of 2019, when only 22% of corn was in the ground by late May, 2025 is faring better — but is still ...

  5. 2025 Pike County Fair

    for more details on the week's activities or go to our page for a schedule of events. Please call ... 4-H'ers should begin wearing their wristbands on Saturday, July 26.  Visit the Pike County Fair web site ... Board office can be reached at 740-289-2538.     ...

  6. Help Track Ohio's Lady Beetles This Summer

    several host sites for this training. The Wayne County training will be held on Thursday June 12 th at 11 ... program seeks volunteers who have a home garden (either a flower or food garden) that would be willing to ... in June and August). Workshop participants will learn about the results of our initial survey and be ...

  7. How and Why to Hire an Arborist

    Look for accreditation with the ISA or ASCA. Clearly describe the type of tree service(s) you need when ... large trees, can be dangerous work. Such tree work should only be done by a tree-care professional ... for your property and the arborist. You should not allow a tree worker to use an aerial lift on your ...

  8. Milk Snakes vs. Copperhead Snakes: How to Tell Them Apart

    Milk snakes and copperhead snakes are often confused due to their similar color patterns, but they ... their prey, whereas copperheads are ambush predators, waiting for prey to come close before striking. In ... Ohio, milk snakes are habitat generalists and can be found in a variety of environments, including ...

  9. Friday Escape to the Forest Webinar: On the Brink: Early Detection of Woodland Invasive Plant Species

      Most woodland owners are already familiar with the dreaded “usual suspects,” such as garlic ... mustard, bush honeysuckle, and autumn olive. Have you considered what invasive plants might be next on the ... horizon? Join ANR Educator, Carrie Brown, as we explore plant species that are not yet state listed but are ...

  10. Cool Tips for Managing Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

    essential for timely intervention. Ideally, cows should breathe fewer than 60 times per minute and lie down ... growing consumer expectations for ethical and sustainable dairy practices. Fans and soakers should ideally ... effective cooling. To maximize airflow, fans should face the direction of prevailing winds and be slightly ...

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