“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.
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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.
The second greatest advancement for the kingdom
Matthew 28: 18-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.”
Good Friday Spent with Family
It’s a cool April evening with a temperature of 53 degrees. The wind makes it feel colder than that though. I washed clothes and they dried on the lines. It was a challenge trying to keep the clothes on the lines with the wind. Daughter Verena had a doctor appointment this afternoon. She needed someone to go with her to load and unload her mobility scooter so I went with her.
Improved Nutrition Decreases Pests
New University of Florida research shows that healthy plants with high levels of nutrients resist plant pests. As farmers get ready for spring planting, applying fertilizer enhance plant growth, yield, and reduces pests.
Showers of meteors and a rare cosmic grin
It seems as if the heavens have been working overtime to shake things up out there in space. Last year’s total solar eclipse and several times seeing the Northern Lights made us more aware of some of nature’s celestial wonders.
Eastern Redbuds: blushing beauties in our landscape
Spring is moving right along, and we have come to one of my favorite phases. To be honest, I enjoy every one of them, but I look forward to this particular one because of one thing – redbuds.
New agricultural research
Recent soybean research by Dr. Rafiq Islam, Ohio State University shows benefits from using sulfur fertilization and small doses of aspirin or salicylic acid (SA, a fulvic acid) to increase soybean yields. Soybeans are planted on about 86.5 million USA acres. Yearly increases in soybean yields have been flat and with lower prices, farmers are looking for ways to get higher yields. Hot weather, drought, flooding and other environmental issues have caused soybean yields to stagnate.