Wednesday, April 16, 2025
a dry cornfield in Columbiana County, Ohio.

Ohio State Extension educator David Marrison offers tips and tools for mitigating the financial impacts the 2024 Ohio drought has had on farms.
drought landscape

Now is the time to assess pasture damage due to the severe drought and start making and implementing recovery plans.
Milkweed seed pods

Tami Gingrich offers tips for harvesting and propagating milkweed seeds.
Matt Partsch Jam

Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how her dad makes blueberry and blackberry jam every year during berry season.
Fall armyworms

Ohio State Extension educator shares best practices for managing pests in pastures and forage fields.
cressleaf groundsel

Cressleaf groundsel is considered a noxious weed in Ohio due to its aggressive growth and because it produces a chemical toxic to livestock and humans.
paska bread

Liz Partsch provides a brief description of the history of Paska bread and step-by-step guide on how her Grandma Partsch makes Paska bread every Easter.
a shed antler in a field of tall grass

Deer hunting season is over, so Ohio hunters can move on to shed hunting. Jim Abrams first explains the process of antler shedding. He then discusses training dogs to assist in shed hunting and gives tips for finding shed antlers.

Liz Partsch talks about Matt Partsch's deer kielbasa making traditions and provides a step by step guide on how to make deer kielbasa at home.

Ohio State University Extension's Jordan Penrose walks readers through managing pastures for the best calving outcomes.