Join Caden Buschur, Extension Educator, at the Greenville Public Library at 520 Sycamore St. in Greenville on Oct. 10 at 1 pm as he presents the benefits and potential challenges of cover crops. He will discuss which cover crops are best for your garden and how to go...

“Ohioans have been waiting a long time for the arrival of tropical moisture to help ease and reverse long-term drought conditions in the state. On Friday, September 27, 2024, a little too much of a good thing arrived with the name Helene.” Dr. Aaron Wilson shares the...

“Step back in time and reminisce about what has happened the past 50 years with dairy cows and learn how to progress into the future.” It’s no surprise that dairy cows are more productive now than they had been in the past, but it is fascinating to look at the details...

“I still have both sheep and cows, and I often ask myself why. The answer is that sometimes a flerd is better. The cattle focus most of their grazing on grasses, legumes, a few random forbs, and some tree leaves within reach while the sheep most often prefer forbs and...

“In Episode 27, we are in the field with Dr. Laura Lindsey, Extension State Specialist for Soybean Production, discussing soybean pod shattering.” The latest Battle for the Belt episode focuses on soybean pod shatter with Dr. Laura Lindsey, and also provides an update...

“Awareness is the first step toward effective management. The SCN Coalition emphasizes the importance of identifying whether SCN is present in your fields and knowing your numbers. The promotions for National Nematode Day aim to keep SCN top of mind for farmers and...

“Whether you are milking cows in a traditional parlor or through an automated milking system, a cow's locomotion is important… Barn hygiene practices, such as preventative hoof trimming and regular alley scrapping, are critical for hoof health, but these practices...

Agriculture has been the foundation of human civilization for thousands of years, transforming the way societies live, work, and thrive. From the humble beginnings of subsistence farming to the advanced, mechanized systems we have today, agriculture is truly a...

Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization, but how much do we really know about it? These surprising facts might just make you think twice about the food on your plate and the people who grow it. 1. Agriculture Uses 70% of the World’s Freshwater Water is a...