According to the Mayo Clinic (2026), skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and 90% is caused by exposure to the sun. Avoiding overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light will prevent damage to your skin and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
Herbs are powerful healing plants that have been used for hundreds of years to treat disease and illness in the human body. For centuries, herbs have been valued for their healing properties and have played a key role in nontraditional medicine. Over one hundred herbs and spices are used to treat illnesses. Common examples include chamomile, known for promoting sleep; peppermint for relieving stomach upset; and lavender for reducing stress and anxiety. Other common healing herbs include echinacea, rosemary, and lemon balm (Herbal Academy.
Livestock auctions are a cornerstone of local agricultural commerce. They are not just a place to buy and sell livestock but also serve as a point of access to the larger national marketplace for the local producer. Collectively, livestock auctions provide legal security for financial transactions. They also become the point of price discovery to determine the real value of the livestock marketed.
Rainfall on mown hay significantly lowers forage yield and nutrient content. Shortening the field curing time reduces the risk of precipitation damage to the hay. Mechanical conditioning of freshly cut forage, tedding, and laying out wide windrows are excellent methods to hasten field drying of hay. Another tool for shortening the time from mowing to baling is to use a hay preservative, which can allow hay to be baled at a higher moisture content, up to 30%.
Agritourism is growing throughout the United States. Many farmers are incorporating agritourism into their operations to increase revenue, expand their product offerings and services, and educate consumers about agriculture and food production. According to the 2017 census, a total of 130,056 U.S. agricultural producers (6.4%) sold $2.8 billion of edible agricultural goods directly to consumers. Additionally, $949 million was earned by 28,575 U.S. agricultural producers for “agritourism and recreational services.” Combined, U.S.
Prescribed fire is a proven management tool that helps maintain the health and resilience of oak-dominated woodlands in Ohio. When applied under controlled conditions, fire reduces competition from shade-tolerant and fire-intolerant species, recycles nutrients, and promotes the regeneration of oak trees—key components of maintaining healthy, oak-dominated ecosystems.
Skin is a vital organ in the body. It provides a protective barrier and is its largest organ. This essential organ needs to be cared for from early childhood. A common belief is that a tan provides some sun protection, but any tan is a form of skin damage. Damage occurs when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun or a tanning machine. The appearance of a tan is the skin's response to this damage. The best way to limit the damage is to reduce exposure and prevent sunburn, if possible.
Apples have been grown in the United States for centuries. Though the ancestors of the apple tree evolved in Kazakhstan, the fruits are now considered a kitchen staple by a variety of cultures around the globe (Elzebroek & Wind, 2008). Growing one’s own trees is a wonderful way to participate in the continued history of this fascinating plant while providing tasty fresh fruit for family consumption. A home grower may also be able to raise cultivars that are not readily available at grocery stores or local orchards.
Liquid livestock manure can be applied to winter wheat as a replacement for top-dress fertilizer nitrogen sources such as urea or 28% urea ammonium nitrate (UAN). Late March or early April is generally the time of year in Ohio when the weather warms and the wheat crop emerges from winter dormancy, but supplemental nitrogen is required to maximize grain production.
Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for corn production in Ohio. Liquid manure, especially swine finishing manure, can be a significant nitrogen source in the ammonium form and a potential replacement for commercial fertilizer.
