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Jun. 01, 2015
Do you know your water quality numbers? A few years ago in our private pesticide applicators winter recertification classes I asked that question. Typically, only a few in every group raised their hand as an affirmative response. Water quality of groundwater is measured by several factors such as pH, hardness, alkalinity, turbidity, and temperature. These measures of water quality are important because they are all factors that can affect the performance of pesticides such as herbicides,
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May. 19, 2015
Everywhere you look there is color thanks to the spring showers and nature’s flower template. It’s also a time to enjoy a walk in the woods to look for the elusive morel mushroom. Recently while visiting my parents I took off on a hike to review the possible hiding spots I remembered from my childhood. While trapesing through the fields to the woods, I encountered the red and white faces of the cattle that had also brought much joy through the years. When my search ended, empty handed, I returned to tell the story only to discoverer the cattle were not to be in that field. Working...
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May. 19, 2015
Our mechanical forage harvest season has begun. Forages are mechanically harvested for use as stored feed. We have 3 basic forage harvest systems that are used: dry hay, silage, and wet hay or baleage. Within each of these harvest systems there are some principles or guidelines that should be considered and followed to minimize losses and keep forage quality as high as possible. I’ll summarize these harvest guidelines from a forage harvest presentation given by Bill Weiss, OSU Animal Sciences Department at a meeting this past winter.
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May. 11, 2015
The graduation season is upon us and I’m sure if you have a graduate, the list of “to-do’s” is growing. As the list is made, break it down into days or weeks before your event so that you are not so tired that you can’t enjoy the party along with your graduate. Involve the whole family, allow them contribute their time and energy to make this event special whether it’s planting flowers, running errands, or helping to preparing the food.
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May. 11, 2015
Wayne County currently has a vibrant agricultural sector and agriculture is recognized as a major economic driver. What will the future hold? A quick look at some current issues including: nutrient management legislation, a growing population and increasing urban/rural interfaces suggests to me that farmland preservation is an important topic to address if agriculture is going to continue to play a prominent role in Wayne County and in providing food security in our region.
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May. 07, 2015
Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Advisors,
Several important 4-H reminders and upcoming events are listed below. Please click the headlines below for more information.
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May. 06, 2015
Wayne County supports leasing of dairy heifers/cows for the purpose of teaching young people how to feed, fit, show and care for an animal.
HOWEVER, visiting a calf/cow once or twice in August so that a youth can exhibit/compete at the county fair IS NOT something that can be supported.
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May. 06, 2015
To exhibit a feeder calf at the fair, all 4-H and FFA members must turn in feeder calf ID forms by June 1 to the Extension office.
The calf ID form can be found online at: wayne.osu.edu/projectinfo. Members leasing a calf must also follow the leasing guidelines that are also available at wayne.osu.edu/projectinfo.
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May. 06, 2015
In 1962 Wallace Lytle made a horse trailer for his children. This unique design was his idea. He combined a milk truck chassis with a homemade trailer so that his family’s horses had a room with a view as they traveled.
Mr. Lytle’s son Jim has restored the trailer and is making it available for Wayne County familes that need to transport their children’s horses to local shows, fairs, and other events.
Rules for borrowing the trailer:
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May. 06, 2015
For all projects: Only one entry per member permitted in a class. This means that, Fair premium will be paid only once on a “365: Self-Determined Project,” regardless of how many different subject matter areas are explored. If, for example, a member completes self-determined crochet, self-determined stamp collecting, and self-determined emus, and enters the “365” project in the Junior Fair, one premium will be paid for all three items as they are still under one fair class: self-determined.
