Sunday, February 9, 2025
hellbender

An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.

Practical advice on how to buy birds, set-up a brooder and grow birds to harvest weight

Applying fertilizers to hay and pasture fields to stimulate plant growth will generally increase yields substantially.
livestock guardian dog with livestock

Tarma Shena mulls what hard decisions look like when a dog doesn't work out.
(Farm and Dairy file photo)

Does anyone really understand the convoluted legal language in pipeline lease agreements? You’d better try. Here's what landowners should include to protect themselves.
white mulberry tree

Tami Gingrich was recently surprised by the amount of fruit hanging from a white mulberry tree, and even more surprised to find out it's invasive in Ohio.
goats on pasture

FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
garlic

Growing garlic is easy. Garlic planted in fall and overwintered is ready to harvest by mid to late summer.

Private ponds can be a great way to add function, as well as scenic beauty, to your property. A properly constructed pond can provide...

The business structure you choose for your farm influences daily operations, how decisions are made and the responsibilities of owners.