Have you ever been to the grocery store or the gas station and had the clerk talk on their cell phone or text a message while trying to take care of you?
It has happened to me and you’ve probably had it happen to you or maybe witnessed it happen to someone else.
Have you […]

Hello dairy farmers. It has been a long year for our dairy industry. As we inch closer to the December 2008 anniversary of when milk prices took their dive, I find myself thinking as I milk cows each morning about how much longer can many of our dairy operations hold on?
These are not pleasant […]

If you listen to country music, you have heard Toby Keith’s new song, Great American Ride. Over the past couple of months, I have heard it countless times while the 4-H and collegiate judging teams have been traveling to different judging competitions.

Strong connection

As I was singing along, there was a moment I realized a […]

You don’t have to look outside to know what season it is in an Extension office. You can tell from the questions that come in.
It is now corn silage pricing season. How to price corn for silage as a crop standing in the field is a regular and perennially challenging question.
The optimal answer […]

You may not be listed as the farm’s primary operator, but as a partner in the operation you may have to be the voice that begins the conversation about the future of the operation.
Many times this is a difficult conversation, as it can involve topics such as financial viability, transition of management and control […]

Cooler temperatures are upon us, the Farm Science Review is just a few days away, as are the best seven days in September — the week-long Tuscarawas County Fair. This also means that corn silage harvest is nearly ready to begin.
The following information was provided by Bill Weiss and Mark Sulc, OSU Extension specialists, […]

Hello northeast Ohio dairy farmers. OSU Extension is saying cheese again!
OSU Extension is pleased to be sponsoring a three-day basic cheese making course geared for local dairy, sheep or goat milk producers. This course has been offered five times in Ohio with great results.
We are extremely pleased that Peter Dixon, one of the […]

Just like story of Camelot, the Ohio State Fair emerged in 2009 rather like a knight in shining armor. In the midst of the dismal economic times for the dairy industry, the fair may have been just what we all needed to rescue our spirits.
In case you did not know, the theme was “Share […]

“Tho they may never expect to become farmers, urban youth will soon be in positions where their word may count strongly for the welfare of agriculture. Having them in your community offers a good chance to make lasting friendships for yourself and all farm people.”
Inviting non-farm people to visit farms and farm communities is […]

This past week, I taught a session at the state Soil and Water Conservation District Summer Supervisors’ School. The session was an overview of the current agriculture climate and many of the risks involved in the business.
One of my summary statements was ‘make time to take stock’.
Re-evaluate

What I meant by this statement is for […]