A world without honeybees
Editor’s note: As we head into summer, I thought this 2014 from Kylee was very appropriate. Her column was known then as ”In the Garden.”
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Reducing compaction with roots
Brian Doughtery, a Understanding Ag consultant, says compaction is a sign of a poorly functioning soil. Soil compaction is not a natural occurrence, it comes from too much equipment (heavy axle loads, too much tillage), not enough biology (lack of roots and living organisms), and excess nutrients.
Lovina loved meeting some more of her readers
This is Monday morning and we have entered the month of May. I need to wash laundry today and so far it doesn’t look too nice outside weatherwise. I am hoping the rain holds off until I get the clothes all dried. Yesterday was a rainy day.
Improving corn and soybean yields
Beck’s Hybrids conducts annually extensive corn and soybean research to improve crop yields. They recently released a 256-page book on their recent results. Research is conducted throughout the USA, Midwest, and Ohio.
Plant now for a pretty pumpkin display this fall
There is no doubt that this has been one of the warmest springs in recent memory. Though there is no guarantee that we will not get a late frost, the last time we had temperatures low enough for one was April 17th, when we dipped to 32 degrees. Our average last frost date generally falls between May 1-10.
Verena and Daniel are getting married
It’s Monday evening and a lovely one at that. The mercury on our thermometer has crept up to eighty degrees. The laundry dried really fast so it didn’t matter that I did other jobs around the house before I started with laundry.
“May the Fourth be you.” “And also with you.”
I’ve been at the Progress for two years ago, and while the thought occurred to me write another bit of reflection, I cannot let an important holiday like May the Fourth go unnoticed.
The phenomena of sunshine and rainbows
This week we’re revisiting a favorite column from one year ago.
What’s killing my trees?
Many planters and drills were rolling this week in Northern Ohio. Some had to stop due to rain, others found conditions were not quite right. Soon, everyone will be moving again so watch out for the increased road activity during this busy planting season.
Ohioans brace for the allergy season, seek relief
April showers bring May flowers. These signs of spring also mean a boost in pollen production from trees, grass, and weeds. Ohioans preparing for the allergy season can expect symptoms of sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose - cold-like reactions as the body responds to these triggers.