One more “shout-out” to remind those of you who still need to get your Fertilizer Applicator Certification: Jeff and I will be holding training meetings on Monday, Aug. 28, at the Palazzo in Botkins – That’s only a week away!! We’re offering two sessions: 2 to 5 p.m. and 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Yes, we’ll have a light supper from 5 to 6 p.m.to catch both those “coming and going.” Pick your own time slot; just let us know when you plan to attend! We’d like to know by Wednesday, Aug. 23!
The Ohio Cattlemen’s District Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5. This will be held in conjunction with the Shelby County and the Darke County Cattlemen’s Fall Roundups. The Round-Ups and the District meeting will be held at the Diehl Farm on Gettysburg-Southeastern Road, just west of state Route 721, south of Bradford. There will be supper – ribeye sandwiches as the focus! –, a facility tour and industry news/policy updates from the OCA. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., so mark your calendars! I’ll give more info as I get it …
There was a nice article in the Buckeye Yard and Garden Line this past week about tidying up the perennial garden. Yeah, I know: This doesn’t have to do with corn, beans, or cattle! But, a lot of you have some type of garden out there and I thought it might be nice to let you know about a great resource …
The Buckeye Yard and Garden Line – referred to by its initials: BYGL (“beagle”) – is a great place to find out what’s happening at a particular time of year and what to look for in your own garden. The following articles were compiled during the last seven days by members of the Extension, Nursery, Landscape, and Turf team: moths visiting milkweed, carnivorous insects such as robber flies, leaf blotch disease on peonies, hackberry trees, Asiatic Dayflowers, grub management for lawns, and others.
This resource is for those who want to keep their yard looking good all summer long, as well as those working in this industry. You can access the BYGL website for information on seasonal topics at http://bygl.osu.edu. Now, just a “heads-up:” A couple of these extension people have *off-the-wall* personalities and these can come through in their writings.
Well, in case you hadn’t noticed, Farm Science Review is coming fast! One of the places Stanley and I like to visit is the Gwynne Conservation Area. There are a couple of new projects underway this year at this 70-acre site: diversification of its prairie plantings and streambank restoration along Deer Creek.
Previously, the Gwynne’s prairie plantings were mostly just two grasses: big bluestem and Indian grass. The new seed mixes, which add wildflowers to the grasses, offer more benefits to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and to wildlife.
The streambank will be excavated to reduce its slope and eliminate an unstable undercut. Rip-rap and willow fascines – bundles of live stems that are planted, take root, and grip the soil – will then be added to provide long-term protection.
The activities at the Gwynne include dozens of talks, demonstrations, and exhibits. Free wagon rides take you to the Gwynne, as well as the Review’s harvesting demonstrations, and back to the main Review site. It’s a great place to visit!
Farm Science Review tickets are $7 “now.” They can be ordered online or picked up at our OSU Extension office. Cost at the gate the day of the review is $10. Children 5 and under are free. Details on hours, programs, and schedules are on the Review’s website at fsr.osu.edu.
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