Trade commission to crack down on illegal repair restrictions
Farmers who want more leeway to repair their own equipment may get more support from federal agencies soon. The Federal Trade Commission voted to up enforcement against illegal restrictions that prevent people from repairing their own equipment and other products.
OSU study looks into impact pipeline installation has on crop yields
Preliminary results of an Ohio State University study show that pipeline installation on farmland negatively impacts crop yields. Soils within the right-of-way also had more rock fragments, lower soil moisture and a higher resistance to penetration, which indicates some amount of soil compaction.
How to plant a cover crop in your vegetable garden
Planting cover crops during late summer and early fall can improve your garden soil between growing seasons. Learn what to plant and how to plant it.
Two to be inducted in Columbiana County Ag Hall of Fame
The late Harold J. Thompson, of Wayne Township, and Harold A. Windram, of Salem Township, will be enshrined in the Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame for their contributions to agriculture and the greater Columbiana County community.
2021 Marshall County Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2021 Marshall County Fair junior livestock sale here.
2021 Trumbull County Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2021 Trumbull County Fair junior livestock sale here.
Fungi foray: Wild mushrooms are a key part of food chain
Walt Sturgeon, a nationally known expert on mushrooms, educates enthusiasts about foraging for, identifying and eating wild mushrooms.
Lessons learned: Butler County farmer has close call accident
You know how to run all the equipment on your farm, but what about your spouse or your kids? A Butler County man learned the hard way that answer was no.
Twilight tour features RMD Dairy’s robotic milking system
The Dotterers opened their farm to about 2,500 visitors, including more than 60 vendors, for the 2021 Dairy Twilight Tour, July 20, organized by the Wayne-Ashland Dairy Service Unit. The event’s attendance this year set a record.
Dairy experts talk about industry ‘roller coaster’ at summit meeting
Challenges related to markets, environmental stewardship and policy continue to push the dairy industry to adapt. The good news is, for farmers who manage their businesses well, there are still plenty of ways to be successful in dairy.
