Monthly Archives: October 2015
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 10/31
This week’s top stories include an Ohio organic farming conference, news that meat may cause cancer, how Ohio could fill the food production gap in California’s drought and more.
When should I fertilize my lawn and garden?
Some fertilizing hints for the health of your lawn and garden soil.
Thanksgiving 2015: Turkey may cost more this year
This year’s outbreak of avian influenza means slightly higher prices at the grocery store for turkey.
How to cook with cast iron
Cast iron cookware is versatile. Here are some tips for seasoning cast iron cookware as well as troubleshooting suggestions.
Ohioan named American Star Farmer
Austin Wippel, of Orient, Ohio, was named Star American Farmer, one of the top honors an FFA member can ever receive.
Adventures of Doris the Dorset
Doris the Dorset is always finding her way out her pen.
We’ve met the reductionists and they are us
Why do we listen to politicians who yell “Red!” or “Blue!” when we know the answers are not black and white? Because we’ve met the reductionists and they are us.
Who eats (or comes up with) this stuff?
When it comes to dreaming up brave, new food flavors, just because you can does not mean that you should.
Banding birds helps us learn where migration takes them
Ever wonder where migrating birds end up after we last see them? Just how far can these things travel?
Vacation with us: Robert Hogue
We joined Robert Hogue, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on his bus trip through England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland this summer. A beautiful trip! Incidentally,...
