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Apr. 27, 2026
HELP US TRACK REMAINING POPULATIONS!
Lady beetles, often called ladybugs, are important insect predators that feed on landscape and agricultural pests. Unfortunately, some of our native Ohio lady beetles are in decline.
The BLBB survey ran 10 years ago and returned last summer to see how populations had changed over a decade. We are seeking volunteers across the state to help study the lady beetle community again this summer.
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Apr. 27, 2026
ServeSafe® Trainings have become the industry standard in food-safety training and are accepted in almost all U.S. jurisdictions that require employee certification. You can be sure that these courses meet all ODH requirements.
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Apr. 27, 2026
Soil tests provide more helpful information on soils than any other resource. It is an inexpensive way to maintain good plant health in lawns and landscapes, and to maximize productivity of vegetable gardens and fruit crops. Soil test results pinpoint plant nutrient needs and soil test lab recommendations guide fertilizer applications so just the right amount is used. Test results also provide information for making plant selection decisions based on “the right plant in the right place” and a soil test can help diagnose what went wrong if good plants go bad.
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Jun. 30, 2025
As of early 2026, the entire state of Ohio is under a spotted lanternfly (SLF) quarantine. If you find one, immediately kill it to prevent the spread of this invasive pest that damages trees and crops, particularly vineyards and orchards. While reporting is no longer requested, you should remove host plants like the invasive "tree of heaven" and destroy any egg masses found.
SLF nymphs go through four stages—first, they’re black with white dots white, and then they turn black and red with white dots. Adults typically appear in late June.
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Jun. 30, 2025
The purpose of the Ohio Crop Perfomance Trials is to evaluate varieties, brands and blends for yield, and other characteristics. The results are published to provide a source of objective information from various locations in Ohio on the relative performance of seed currently available to Ohio farmers on several crops: Alfalfa and other forages, Corn, Silage, Soybeans, and Wheat.
Click on the following links for reports on:
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Feb. 17, 2025
How to safely store eggs and find alternatives amid rising prices!
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With egg prices soaring due to supply chain disruptions and avian flu impacts, many consumers are looking for ways to stretch their egg supply while ensuring food safety. Experts at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offer key insights into safe egg storage, viable substitutes, and the economic factors behind the price hikes.
Maximizing egg shelf life
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Aug. 20, 2024
OSU Extension Pike County is proud to join our county's educators in providing research-based instruction and materials to youth of all ages! If you are an educator and would like us to present relevant material to your students, contact our office at 740-289-4837. Click on an image below for a better look at what we have to offer.
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Aug. 20, 2024
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season's bounty by learning more about preserving fruits and vegetables at home. The following articles are helpful in helping you successfully can or freeze your garden produce.
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Feb. 03, 2023
Our goal is to provide videos that impact Pike County citizens, from "how-to's" to lifelong learning updates. We hope to provide educational videos on a wide variety of topics, including (but not limited to) agriculture and natural resources, food safety, healthy eating, school enrichment and 4-H program information. Bookmark our YouTube page and check back often!
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Oct. 15, 2021
Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL’s) is a marketing tool available to all producers on harvested grain and provides interim financing at harvest time to help meet cash flow needs without having to sell their grain at harvest time which is typically the worst time to sell uncontracted grain. To avoid the usual harvest time dockages, producers who have access to on-farm storage should consider a MAL the meet cash flow needs. The discounts received on 2022 crop inputs will usually more than make up for the interest on these loans.
