Cressleaf Groundsel is in full flower currently in forage and unplanted fields across the state. While this is not a new weed, prevalence has been increasing causing concern for many livestock producers.
Cressleaf Groundsel is toxic to both cattle and horses. Cattle are 30-40 times more susceptible to poisoning than sheep or goats. Calves and younger cattle are more susceptible than older cattle, but it can be fatal at high enough doses to all age groups.
Cressleaf groundsel, also called butterweed, is a yellow flower in bloom this month in rural Ada area and across Ohio. This field is north of Ada. It is an increasing concern for many livestock producers as it is toxic to livestock. Cressleaf reproduces from seeds and emerges as a rosette in the fall, then bolts, flowers, and goes to seed in the spring. Plants eventually produce seeds resembling those of dandelions. Click here for more details from Mark Badertscher, county extension office.
FROM FACEBOOK - The Ohio Northern University Department of Art and Design offers this creative summer project on a mid-week slow June afternoon.
It's the departments second such summer project (we misse the first project).
Here's how it works:
We are continuing to do a creative project that you can do at home.
It's a way to keep your creative juices flowing and something that may be a bit of fun. Please share it with friends and post your final results on social media using the hashtag #ONUSummerDesignProject.
FROM ADA VILLAGE FACEBOOK- Ada Public Works employee Mike Steele celebrated his first anniversary with the department on June 10. When asked about the best part of the job, Steele said it's all of the people he gets to work with on the Ada team.
Heavy rains and high winds kept police, fire and emergency crews busy and on continued alert in Ada in the late afternoon and into the evening on Wednesday. The following reports from the Ada police indicate problems across the village:
• 5:27 p.m. – Power pole burnt and wire fell near a shed east of 332 Hays Ave. Fire department and EMS also responded to this call
• 5:31 p.m. – Large tree fell, blocking State Route 81, both lanes, Country Road 15 and SR 81
• 5:36 p.m. – Tree limb hanging on a power line, 945 S. Main St. (2 calls)
