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  1. Don't Guess; Get a Soil Test!

    fertilizer applications can lead to water quality issues, wasted resources, and stressed plants. On the flip ... need a pH between 4.5 and 6. If your soil is alkaline, it will be easier to plant something that will ... so you can ensure your plants have what they need to thrive. Why do I need a soil test? Incorrect ...

  2. New Fact Sheet Published on Brownfield Redevelopment

    exposure to environmental contaminants, mitigating blight, and supporting safer, more functional land uses ... (Greenberg et al., 2001). Brownfield redevelopment can improve quality of life and public health by reducing ... Brownfield Redevelopment: Preparing Sites for New Opportunities Gwynn Stewart, MS, OhioCED, Assistant ...

  3. With Native Plants Homeowners Can Make Oasis

    plants provide food, wildlife also need clean water and safe shelter. Water sources can be as simple as ... you the best chance of being successful without becoming overwhelmed. For those new to wildlife ... not too small to generate positive change. Frank Becker is the Agriculture and Natural Resources ...

  4. Live Healthy Live Well Challenge!

    Impact: Connecting Through Volunteerism March 25- Connecting Habits to Happiness   MEETING DETAILS: ... https://www.facebook.com/livesmartohio CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory ... The "Healing Power of Connection" Wednesday Webinar series begins March 4! In this ...

  5. Panel Discussion 3: Light & Climate Management- Glazing, Lighting, Shading for Leafy Greens

    research shows advantages in yield and product quality when using more dynamic lighting and climate ... philosophy” be adapted to different climate conditions in North America? How can we use it?  Future ... comes to light and climate management? Are we still managing climate around the greenhouse or are we ...

  6. Ohio On-Farm Organic Grains Trials Are Flourishing

    help in cultivating those connections!   The Ohio State University eFields program is dedicated to ... connecting science to the field. This program utilizes modern technologies and information to conduct ...   More Organic Research!   The 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference added a track to focus on ...

  7. Nature plays big role in shaping regional carbon storage, study shows

    study.  To unravel the cause behind this spike, researchers used nationwide forest data to examine how six ... active emissions, this new analysis aims to help researchers better separate what portion of carbon held ... start to address the impacts of climate change in parts of the country where there’s a slowdown of ...

  8. 4-H Projects Offer Diverse Range Of Hobbies For Kids To Explore

    a self-determined project. I was happy to let her know she could, and in fact, this year, it was one of the new idea ... Multiplies is a new project for youth with livestock experience who want to know more about the reproduction ... Switching to the plant end of things, Field Crops and Forages is a new beginning level project that provides ...

  9. Freezer Not Just For Dinner But Also Snacks

    to prep ahead of time and can be made using so many different ingredients. I like to switch up the ... needed to spend the day prepping. We started by cooking a few pounds of chicken breast that we shredded ... up and can use for fajitas, BBQ chicken sandwiches, or to put on salads. Next, we mixed up and ...

  10. New Year, New Podcast Episodes!

     Need ideas for your New Year’s Resolutions? How about listening to the Agronomy and Farm ... development. Our first episode of 2026 will release January 14 and address common myths related to weather, ... with current challenges like drought, market shifts, emerging pests like tar spot, and policy ...

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