New year, new start with new resources
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- January 11, 2024
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One of the things I love about working for OSU Extension is the amazing array of resources that seem to be at my fingertips — expertise from colleagues, publications from OSU and extension services across the country and so much more.
I’d like to share with you just a few of the amazing publications available through OSU Extension. Did you know that if you purchase these items through your local OSU Extension office, you get a discount from the price listed on the website at www.extensionpubs.osu.edu? A visit to see us is worth the trip. Consider these books as a way to fill your cold winter days.
Ohio Farm Account Book (Gray and Red)
The Ohio Farm Account Book (Gray and Red) is designed to assist farmers in keeping a complete record of their farm business transactions. The records appear on facing pages, allowing farmers to record monthly expenses and receipts without turning pages. Pages for an annual summary of cash expenditures and receipts appear in the back of the book, along with pages for an inventory of grain, hay, straw, livestock and machinery; depreciation; value of building and improvements; crops raised; labor wage record; real estate schedule; accounts receivable and payable; farm financial statement; and cash flow projection.
Ohio Commercial Farm Account Book (loose-leaf/filler or spiral bound)
The Ohio Commercial Farm Account Book provides 12 cash farm receipts spreadsheets, 13 current cash expenses spreadsheets, two annual summary of cash expenses spreadsheets, a financial summary of the year’s farm business spreadsheet, a net worth statement, a milk sales and deductions record page, and two individual payroll records. The loose-leaf version has a few additional pages.
5-Year Inventory and Depreciation Book
The 5-Year Inventory and Depreciation Book is the last section to be inserted in the Commercial Farm Account Binder. It contains 35 pages for detailed records of machinery, equipment, livestock building and improvement depreciation.
Homebuyer’s Guide
This concise publication guides homebuyers through the homeownership process. This guide is based on the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and includes chapters on assessing home readiness, money for housing, making an offer on a home, selecting a mortgage, closing the deal and successful homeownership. Print and PDF versions available.
Counting Your Money calendar
Financial well-being occurs when people can fully meet current and ongoing financial obligations, can feel secure in their financial future, and are able to make choices that allow them to enjoy life. The Counting Your Money calendar offers nine practical “guides” that lay the groundwork for understanding financial health. Twelve undated, monthly calendar pages invite users to put the new tools to work. For use by individuals or households, this easy-to-use resource helps track expenses, plan saving for personal goals and reduce financial stress by maintaining a spending plan.
Mushrooms and Macrofungi of Ohio
and the Midwestern States (PDF)
“Mushrooms and Macrofungi of Ohio and the Midwestern States” is the perfect companion for your next mushroom foray. This full-color, 166-page book contains concise descriptions of more than 140 mushrooms divided into 23 color-coded groups. The most current scientific and common names are provided, and vibrant, high-quality images show fine details for easy identification. Expert authors include a mycologist from the Ohio State University, the editor of FUNGI Magazine and the president of The Ohio Mushroom Society. Print and PDF versions are available.
2024 Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and MissouriWeed Control Guide
This guide focuses on the application of pesticides for the control of weeds in agronomic or horticultural crops. Learn about the importance of weed control and find suggestions on herbicide-management strategies for corn, soybeans, small grains and forages. Also included are special sections on control of problem weeds, managing marestail in no-till soybeans and herbicide programs for non-GMO soybeans. An index to all tables regarding herbicides is listed on the back cover for easy navigation and quick referencing. Print and PDF versions are available.
A Complete Approach to Raised Bed Gardening
Gardening generally is a challenging and rewarding activity. In addition to being a source of food, gardening provides the opportunity for socializing, physical activity and even quiet introspection. Raised bed gardening has all those benefits and is a practical and fun way to overcome the limitations of traditional in-ground gardening. Learn about location, site prep, materials, soil, planting, irrigation and avoiding freeze damage. The handy section on managing pests — insects, diseases and weeds — includes descriptions, images and strategies for mitigation. Print and PDF versions are available.
2024 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
This annually revised guide is a summary of currently suggested fertility, cultural and pest-management techniques and tools for commercial vegetable growers and is a collaboration of land-grant universities from eight states. The guide provides vegetable production information that is valid for the current year in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio.
Controlling Diseases and Insects in Home Fruit Plants
This bulletin was developed as a guide for home production of the following fruits:
—Large fruit: apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, cherries and plums.
—Small fruit: grapes, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
The first section describes the proper use of pesticides, preparation of, how much and safety. Tables and charts explain pesticide spray schedules and practices for disease and insect control. Also included are diagrams showing the developmental growth stages for the listed fruits.
Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide
This bulletin lists the recommended cultivars and demonstrates proper planting techniques and maintenance practices of the common and uncommon fruit crops in the Midwest and beyond. There are 269 color photos/illustrations to show gardeners how to grow those fruit plants and how to identify and manage their fruit pests and diseases. There also is a chapter on uncommon fruits such as paw paw and mulberry. This bulletin is an excellent reference for anyone with an interest in home fruit production.
Other publications that might be of interest
—Brambles — Production Management and Marketing.
—Diseases of Tree Fruits in the East.
—Midwest Fruit Pest Management Handbook (printed PDF).
—Midwest Grape Production Guide.
—Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management.
—Midwest Strawberry Production Guide.
—Raspberry & Blackberry Production Guide.
—North American Maple Syrup Production Manual.
—Ohio Christmas Tree Producers Manual.
—Ohio Trees.
—Leaf Identification.
—BMPs for Erosion Control Logging Practices Ohio.
—Tri-State Fertilizer Guide.
—Weeds of the North Central States.
—Wine Production Guide.
We often say OSU Extension is the best-kept secret, but we really don’t want to be a secret. Feel free to tell your friends and neighbors all the good services, resources and programs you can find at OSU Extension. If something isn’t right, tell us so we can work toward a solution. See you soon.
Kate Shumaker is an OSU Extension family and consumer sciences educator and may be reached at 330-674-3015. Like and follow on Facebook @OSUEXTHolmes or visit at https://holmes.osu.edu.