Appreciate, don’t fear, the ‘bugs of history’
As we patiently await the delayed emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas known as Brood X, Barb Mudrak fills us in on what to expect.
It can’t be hoarding if it has value
Kym Seabolt and Mr. Wonderful take on the annual task of cleaning out the barn.
Part one: Freedom on horseback
Judith Sutherland recalls the freedom she felt riding her horse, Lucy Lu, around the farm of her childhood.
Biggest Day Hike a perfect time to explore
The Buckeye Trail Association is holding an event called the Biggest Day Hike, June 5. Julie Geiss explains all the details.
Hay barn fires are a real hazard
Hay fires are caused when bacteria in wet hay create so much heat that the hay spontaneously combusts. Learn how to monitor your haystack.
Be aware of poison hemlock this spring
Poison hemlock is a biennial weed that is toxic to livestock and people if ingested, making it dangerous in the edges of pasture fields and hay fields.
What to do when you can’t compete
Sometimes, exiting is the best decision for the business and family. Consider the following factors if you decide to exit the dairy farming business.
China’s buying binge goes on for now
China is even hungrier, richer, and more impatient in today’s global food market than anyone thought possible even a decade ago, Alan Guebert explains.
When a correction becomes a retracement
Last week was definitely a “retracement" for the grain markets. Marlin Clark explains in this week's market report.
Stick to what you know to get through tough seasons
In other words, we cannot control the rain or weather, but we can make choices about our management no matter what nature brings our way.
